Michael Thomas Draws Nine Targets In Week 2

New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Michael Thomas was targeted early and often in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Thomas drew nine targets, catching seven of them for 55 yards. The 30-year-old should be startable as long as he is healthy in PPR leagues if he continues to draw high […]

Rashid Shaheed Catches Another Bomb In Week 2

New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Rashid Shaheed was targeted four times in the Monday night victory over the Carolina Panthers. Shaheed caught all four targets for 63 yards, with a majority of the yards coming on a late 45-yard bomb on the sideline from quarterback Derek Carr. While he was outpaced in targets by Chris […]

Chris Olave Shows Out In Week 2

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave paced the team in receiving yards and targets in the Week 2 win over Carolina on Monday night. Olave grabbed six receptions for 86 yards, including a very impressive 42-yard snag as he was falling to the ground. His 32% target share was very encouraging to see, although Olave […]

Tony Jones Jr. Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 2 Win

New Orleans Saints practice squad running back Tony Jones Jr. took over the backfield after Jamaal Williams (leg) left the game and did not return. The 25-year-old had the best game of his career, tallying 12 carries for 34 yards and two touchdowns. He also drew two targets but did not record a reception. Even […]

Taysom Hill Leads Team In Rushing In Week 2

New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end/gadget player Taysom Hill led the team in rushing in the Monday Night Football win over Carolina. Hill carried the ball nine times in the wake of a Jamaal Williams (leg) injury, gaining 75 yards on the ground. He also completed a pass for eight yards, and caught a pass for […]

Derek Carr Game Manages In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr played mostly conservatively in the 20-17 win over Carolina on Monday night. Carr completed 21-of-36 passes for 228 yards, throwing an interception in the win. The Saints are 2-0 under Carr's regime as the franchise quarterback, and he appears to be developing a rapport with his new receiver trio. […]

Saints D/ST - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

The New Orleans Saints defense/special teams is a must-start in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. They caused havoc for Ryan Tannehill in Week 1, and there is no reason to believe that they won't do the same in Week 2 as Carolina quarterback Bryce Young makes just his second career start with a lack […]

Blake Grupe - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe enjoyed an impressive Week 1, as he had a perfect kicking day in his NFL debut. Grupe should have another friendly matchup in Week 2 and can be safely inserted into lineups as a top-level kicker this week. Grupe drilled a 52-yard field goal in Week 1 and […]

Juwan Johnson - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson appeared to be the fourth target in the Saints' offense in Week 1 behind the trio of receivers. Johnson could be touchdown-dependent this season, as he may just not see the weekly volume he did last year unless a receiver suffers an injury. Against Carolina this week, Johnson […]

Michael Thomas - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints veteran wide receiver Michael Thomas looked great in his return to the field in Week 1, earning eight targets. With Derek Carr consistently looking his way, Thomas should be in play as a FLEX option for the rest of the season as long as he is healthy. While the Week 2 matchup […]

Rashid Shaheed - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Rashid Shaheed broke out in Week 1 with a 5-89-1 line against the Tennessee Titans. Shaheed was highly efficient last year and continued to showcase his explosiveness in Week 1. Against Carolina in Week 2, Shaheed should see enough volume to create more efficient plays. He is in FLEX range […]

Chris Olave - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will look to build off of his strong Week 1 performance on Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers this week. Carolina's top cornerback, Jaycee Horn (hamstring), is out for the game which should allow Olave free reign to make some noise yet again. Carolina has a solid […]

Taysom Hill - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill will likely be in his typical role as a gadget player on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers. Hill's value is touchdown-dependent given that he doesn't touch the ball enough to rely on volume. He is a low-end TE2 this week and should not be in lineups given […]

Kendre Miller - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) may make his NFL debut this Monday against the Carolina Panthers. Miller has been limited in practice this week after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury, and the rookie out of TCU still has a few days to ramp up his action given that the […]

Jamaal Williams - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams had a heavy workload last week but struggled to get anything going against a stout Titans defensive front. Williams should see a similar workload this week even if Kendre Miller (hamstring) is good to go, and Carolina is a more favorable matchup. The Panthers surrendered 130 rushing yards […]

Derek Carr - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr projects as a low-range QB2 entering Week 2. Last week, the Carolina Panthers gave up just 115 yards through the air but that was largely due to the fact that Atlanta was committed to the run game. Monday night's game should be a low-scoring affair, and Carr is best […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 1

Quarterback play was all over the place in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. Many offenses stumbled through the week with nowhere to go but up, while a few other quarterbacks had some surprisingly stellar performances. Joe Nicely ranked the league’s starting quarterbacks from 1-32 heading into Week 1. Heading into Week 2, those […]

NCAAF Stock Watch: Week 2 College Football Risers And Fallers

Week 2 was a fun week of college football, highlighted by a Texas Long Horns road upset over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Saturday slate kicked off with another Deion Sanders victory, rode into the afternoon with another nail-biting CyHawk rivalry, and closed out with a close Oregon win over Texas Tech, the Texas upset, […]

Is Romeo Doubs A Good Fantasy Football Pick Up for Week 2? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2023 season with question marks all over their young offense. With just their third opening-day starting quarterback since Brett Favre, all eyes were on Jordan Love in Week 1 and he did not disappoint. Missing presumed top wide receiver Christian Watson, Love spread the ball around to his young […]

Is J.K. Dobbins Out For The Season? Should I Pick Up Gus Edwards? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens’ running back room has been a revolving door the past two seasons as J.K. Dobbins has battled numerous injuries. Dobbins tore his Achilles in Sunday’s Week 1 win over the Houston Texans, unfortunately ending his 2023 campaign. Baltimore’s depth chart behind Dobbins includes Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, and Melvin Gordon. The trio […]

New Orleans Saints Defense: Three Sacks, Three Interceptions In Week 1

The New Orleans Saints defense put together a solid showing on Sunday in the 16-15 victory against the Tennessee Titans. The team intercepted Ryan Tannehill three times, and also sacked him three times. Marcus Maye, Marshon Lattimore, and Paulson Adebo all hauled in picks. The team did not give up a single touchdown, surrendering five […]

Blake Grupe Has A Perfect Debut

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe started his season off strong with a 16-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The Notre Dame product went 3-for-3 on field goals and was also perfect (1-for-1) on extra points. Grupe banged through a 52-yarder in the third quarter, rounding out his perfect kicking debut. He should be […]

Juwan Johnson: Three Catches In Win

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was targeted five times in the 16-15 Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Johnson grabbed three receptions for 36 yards, operating as New Orleans' top tight end. Johnson appears to be behind Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, and Rashid Shaheed in the pecking order right now in terms […]

Chris Olave Clears 100 Yards In Week 1

New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Chris Olave showed out in the 16-15 Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Olave was targeted 10 times (30% target share), hauling in eight receptions for 112 yards. He briefly left the game, but quickly re-entered to put together a strong performance operating as the go-to target for quarterback […]

Michael Thomas Looks Good In Return

New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Michael Thomas was back on the field Sunday after missing a large amount of the past two seasons with various injuries. Thomas was targeted eight times, grabbing five receptions for 61 yards. He had a 24% target share in the Week 1 victory over Tennessee. Thomas moved like his old […]

Rashid Shaheed Breaks Out In Win

New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed had an explosive performance in Week 1, scoring the lone touchdown of the game. Shaheed hauled in five receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown and added two carries for 11 yards on the ground. The speedy receiver looks to be third in the pecking order for […]

Jamaal Williams: Inefficient Week 1 Outing

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams operated as a workhorse on Sunday's 16-15 Week 1 victory with Kendre Miller (ankle) and Alvin Kamara (suspension) inactive. Williams carried the ball 18 yards but gained just 45 yards. He added two receptions for seven yards, pulling together a largely inefficient first game in a Saints uniform. […]

Derek Carr Tops 300 Yards In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr led his team to a 16-15 victory in Week 1 over the Tennessee Titans. Carr completed 23-of-33 passes for 305 yards, connecting with Rashid Shaheed on a 19-yard touchdown pass and also throwing an interception. The veteran added three carries for four yards. Carr looked poised in the pocket […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson is coming off of a career year in which he hauled in 42 receptions for 508 yards and a team-leading seven touchdowns. Johnson faces more target competition in Week 1 with the return of a healthy Michael Thomas, but still poses as […]

Blake Grupe To Make First Career Start

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe won the job over Wil Lutz, who was dealt to the Denver Broncos, and will make his first career start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Grupe played his college football at Arkansas State, and making a big jump from Group of 5 football to the NFL is […]