Saints D/ST Is A Week 1 Start

The Saints D/ST ended in the middle of the pack as the 15th overall defense in 2022. The Titans-Saints matchup in Week 1 is anticipated to be a lower-scoring game, with the point total set at 41.5. Expect Tennessee to do a lot of running, which should limit the amount of points going up on […]

Juwan Johnson: Streaming Candidate For Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end 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 a red-zone threat and reportedly has […]

Rashid Shaheed: Boom Or Bust In Week 1

New Orleans Saints receiver Rashid Shaheed came on down the stretch last season after joining the team as an undrafted rookie. The speedy Shaheed operated largely as a specialist before beginning to work into the receiver rotation around Week 11. He is expected to operate as New Orleans' WR3 this season behind Chris Olave and […]

Michael Thomas Is A Sneaky Week 1 Play

New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Michael Thomas has played three games in the past two seasons, battling numerous injuries along the way, but finally claims to be healthy. The 30-year-old receiver was a late-round selection in fantasy drafts this season due to his inability to be on the field, but when he did play last […]

Chris Olave: WR1 Upside In Week 1

New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Chris Olave is gearing up for a big season following a 72 catch, 1,042 yard, four touchdown rookie year in 2022. The 23-year-old Ohio State product has reportedly built chemistry with new quarterback Derek Carr and projects to be the go-to receiver in the New Orleans offense. Being a […]

Kendre Miller Should See Work In Week 1 If Healthy

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) has not practiced this week, and will have one more chance on Friday to get on the practice field before Sunday's season opener against Tennessee. Miller should be a factor in the backfield if he can go, although Jamaal Williams is slated to be the lead […]

Jamaal Williams Has RB1 Upside In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams broke fantasy football last season, running for 1,066 yards and a league-leading 17 rushing touchdowns in what was by far the best season of his six-year career. This season, the 28-year-old running back will be a workhorse through the first three games in New Orleans as he fills […]

Derek Carr: Mid-Tier QB2 In Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will don the Saints' uniform for the first time in regular season action on Sunday as the Tennessee Titans come to town. Carr is a mid-range QB2 for Week 1, going up against an average Titans defense with a revamped secondary. Carr was benched by the Raiders down the […]

The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2023

The fantasy football season is here! Welcome back RotoBallers - we missed you guys. With your drafts likely coming up soon, it's essential that you have your best fantasy football team name selected for the upcoming NFL season. While some people, like myself, stick to the same name every year, others like to switch it […]

Should I Draft Cole Kmet or Chigoziem Okonkwo? Fantasy Football ADP For 2023 Drafts

Draft season is turning the corner as the 2023 NFL season is set to kick off in about a week and a half. If you’re waiting until after cutdown day to do your draft, as any logical fantasy drafter would do, you’re probably seeking fantasy advice and that caused you to land here on this […]

Jimmy Graham Catches Touchdown For Saints

New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham started Sunday's preseason finale. He caught a touchdown pass from Jameis Winston, securing three receptions for 34 yards on four targets. After a year off of football, Graham eagerly awaits Tuesday to see if he will make New Orleans' initial 53-man roster. The Saints have depth in […]

A.T. Perry Starts In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints rookie receiver A.T. Perry started Sunday's preseason finale, hauling in three passes for 12 yards on four targets. The sixth-round rookie made some splash plays in preseason Week 1, but struggled to get anything going the past two weeks. He should be on the right side of the roster bubble as the […]

Jontre Kirklin Impresses In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jontre Kirklin acted as the alpha receiver while fighting for a roster spot in the NFL's 2023 preseason finale. Kirklin was targeted 10 times, grabbing five receptions for 63 yards. The former XFL star is a long-shot to make the initial 53-man roster, but could be an interesting practice squad […]

Lucas Krull Makes Case For Roster Spot In Preseason Loss

New Orleans Saints tight end Lucas Krull dominated in Sunday's preseason finale, grabbing seven of 15 targets for 106 yards. The second-year tight end spent 2022 on the practice squad and despite the strong showing, he more than likely will end up back there in 2023. New Orleans has a deep tight end roster including […]

Kendre Miller Plays With Second Stringers

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller started in the preseason finale, but struggled to get moving. He carried the ball eight times for 14 yards and added three receptions for 10 yards on five targets. In a game where New Orleans rested their starters, including Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, Miller worked in […]

Jameis Winston Starts Final Preseason Game

New Orleans Saints veteran quarterback Jameis Winston started Sunday night's preseason loss. He was poised in the pocket, completing 11-of-16 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown strike to tight end Jimmy Graham. Winston opens the season as Derek Carr's backup and will be ready to roll in the event of an injury to Carr. […]

Jake Haener Struggles In Preseason Loss

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener had a tough outing in the final preseason game of the season. Haener completed 17 of 38 pass attempts for 172 yards, throwing two interceptions and taking two sacks in the loss. He added two carries for 32 yards on the ground. The fourth-round rookie from Fresno State […]

Bust Potential: Five NFL Rookies That Could Flop

Peak draft season continues to rumble along and we are now under two weeks away from NFL kickoff. For those who have waited until late to get drafts done, as you should with all of the roster reshuffling as teams cut to 53 players, it’s time to dive deep into the fantasy football world and […]

Marquise Brown (WR, ARI): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~74 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~89 ANALYSIS:  Marquise Brown had an unreal start to 2022, averaging a whopping 10.6 targets per game through six weeks before suffering an injury that knocked him out for the next five. Upon returning, Brown was the second option in the offense with DeAndre Hopkins back from suspension.  […]

College Football Power Rankings: All Big 10 Teams For 2023

Big Ten football kicks off in 18 days as the Nebraska Cornhuskers head to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers on Thursday, August 31st at 8pm EST. While there is a good amount of returning talent in the conference, many teams will see new faces under center, at head coach, and other key positions.  […]

Should I Draft Jordan Addison or Zay Flowers? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Draft season is heating up and we are officially two weeks out from the start of the 2023 NFL season, with Kansas City and Detroit kicking off on Thursday, September 7 to open the new league year. You know what that means - the next few weeks will be full of fantasy drafting. A common […]

Jontre Kirklin Flashes Speed In Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jontre Kirklin flashed upside in the preseason victory over the Chargers, grabbing all three targets for 59 yards. Kirklin was a star last season in the XFL for the Houston Roughnecks, where he scored four touchdowns in four weeks prior to a season-ending injury. While making the roster is a […]

Shaquan Davis Leads Saints In Receiving In Win

New Orleans Saints undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis had an encouraging game as he fights to secure a roster spot. The 23-year-old out of South Carolina State was targeted five times, securing three receptions for 63 yards to lead the team in receiving. Davis is competing with the likes of Lynn Bowden, Jontre Kirklin, […]

Jake Haener Plays Second Half In Preseason Victory

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener had a modest outing on Sunday night, playing the second half of the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Haener went 11-for-17 through the air for 118 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers. The 24-year-old fourth round pick has a lot of upside to be a quality backup […]

Should I Draft Tyler Lockett or Marquise Brown? Fantasy Football ADP Duel For 2023 Drafts

Peak draft season is here and it is time to complete all your research and compile it into a league-winning fantasy squad. There are various draft strategies out there and different strategies can all lead to a title, so lean into whatever you are most comfortable with this draft season and add as much talent […]

Jamaal Williams Leads Team In Rushing In Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball nine times for 28 yards, leading the team in rushing yards in the preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Williams looks as if he will have a similar role that he held in Detroit last season, mixing in on early downs and red zone […]

Alvin Kamara Gets Rushing, Receiving Work In Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara played in the team's first preseason game, rushing three times for 14 yards and adding two receptions for 21 yards. After his three-game suspension to start the season, Kamara could be primed for a bounce-back given that the Saints could be a much more efficient offense this season. […]

A.T. Perry Shines In Saints Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry had a strong NFL debut, grabbing all six targets for 70 yards and a touchdown on a strike from Jameis Winston. All of his damage was done in the first half. Perry was drafted in the sixth round out of Wake Forest and looked like a draft […]

Derek Carr Stays Consistent In First Saints Action

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr saw his first action in a Saints uniform in the preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr went 6-for-8 through the air for 70 yards and a touchdown to receiver Keith Kirkwood. It was Carr's first game action since Week 16 last season after he was benched at […]

Jameis Winston Looks Good In Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looked sharp in his first game action since Week 3 last season, completing 11-of-13 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in the preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He added 14 yards rushing on two carries. Winston ran with the second team, appearing to be locked in […]