Juwan Johnson Remains Touchdown-Dependent

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson disappointed fantasy managers in last week's win over Cleveland, hauling in just one reception for nine yards. Johnson can be thrust into lineups this week as a touchdown-dependent play given that he has seven scores since Week 7. The matchup this week is not intriguing, as Philadelphia has […]

Rashid Shaheed Faces Tough Matchup In Week 17

New Orleans Saints rookie receiver Rashid Shaheed has led the offense in receiving metrics over the last few weeks. The Saints have looked for ways to get the ball into the hands of the 24-year-old speedster, who has stepped into a WR2 role in the offense. Shaheed draws a tough matchup this week against an […]

Chris Olave A WR3 Candidate If He Plays

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) missed out on last week's game against Cleveland but returned to practice in limited fashion on Wednesday. This return is a step in the right direction for the rookie, as he did not practice all last week prior to missing the game. If he is good to […]

Alvin Kamara Could Struggle In Week 17

New Orleans Saints veteran running back Alvin Kamara scored his first touchdown since Week 8 in last weekend's win over Cleveland. The 27-year-old could return to his struggling ways on fantasy championship weekend against an Eagles defense allowing the 14th least points to running backs. The Eagles have limited weak offenses all season long, and […]

Stay Away From Andy Dalton In Week 17

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton will lead the team on the road in Philadelphia in a must-win game to keep playoff hopes alive. Dalton and the Saints are coming off of two straight wins, but winning in Philly against the top team in the league is a tall task. The veteran signal caller went […]

Should I Drop Treylon Burks? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks returned from a two-game absence in Week 16 to have very limited involvement. He failed to haul in any of his two targets and carried the ball once for 15 yards. The first-round pick has shown flashes at times this season. He has two touchdowns on the year, […]

Should I Pick Up Shane Zylstra For Fantasy Football Week 17? Waiver Wire Outlook

Detroit Lions second-year tight end Shane Zylstra erupted from being an afterthought to a top-4 tight end finish on Christmas Eve in the loss to Carolina. Zylstra signed with the Detroit practice squad in 2021 and recorded three catches for 34 yards in his first season as a pro. The former undrafted free agent out […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled on the Christmas Day game against Green Bay, throwing three straight interceptions to choke away a shot at winning the game.  Tagovailoa entered concussion protocol on Monday, raising concerns about his integrity in reporting symptoms. Tagovailoa has been at the center of discussions regarding concussions this season after re-entering […]

Saints DST Gives Up 10 Points, Records Interception

The Saints DST put together a solid outing in the snowy 17-10 victory against Cleveland on Saturday. Allowing only 249 yards and ten points, the defense remained the backbone of the team amid the two-game winning streak. They grabbed one interception (Daniel Sorensen), their second since Week 8, and racked up two sacks in the […]

Wil Lutz Converts 23-Yarder In Win

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz strung together another perfect kicking day in the 17-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. The weather conditions were not ideal for kicking, but Lutz was never called upon to convert a long kick. He went two-for-two on extra-point tries and added a 23-yard field goal. Lutz has not been […]

Juwan Johnson Records One Catch In Week 16

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson had a disappointing fantasy day in the 17-10 win over Cleveland. Johnson was targeted twice, grabbing one reception for nine yards in the victory. The performance can be chalked up to the gruesome weather in which both teams were committed to the run game. Quarterback Andy Dalton only […]

Rashid Shaheed Leads Saints In Receiving In Win

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Rashid Shaheed led the team in all receiving metrics with Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) missing the game. Shaheed was targeted five times, grabbing four catches for 41 yards in the win. New Orleans only attempted 15 passes, giving Shaheed a 33% target share on the day. […]

David Johnson Inefficient In Win

New Orleans Saints veteran running back David Johnson had his heaviest usage on the season in Saturday's victory over the Cleveland Browns due to the cold nature of the game, but did not turn his usage into production. Johnson carried the ball seven times for 16 yards and caught a pass for eight yards. He […]

Taysom Hill Sees Increased Usage In Snowy Win

New Orleans Saints gadget player Taysom Hill had a heavier workload than usual on Saturday due to the snowy conditions and the lack of Saints playmakers available for the game. Hill carried the ball nine times for 56 yards and scored a touchdown, putting out a productive fantasy day from the tight end position. Hill […]

Alvin Kamara Scores First Touchdown Since Week 8

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara finally ended his touchdown dry spell in the Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Kamara was busy on Saturday, carrying the ball 20 times for 76 yards and a score while adding two receptions for 34 yards through the air. The touchdown was his first since Week […]

Andy Dalton Attempts 15 Passes In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton had a weak fantasy outing on Saturday but helped the Saints deliver their second straight win and remain in the playoff hunt. Dalton only attempted 15 passes in the harsh winter conditions, completing eight of them for 92 yards and an interception. Dalton also fumbled twice but recovered both […]

Rashid Shaheed Could See More Opportunities On Saturday

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is expected to be the top target in the passing game in Saturday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Shaheed has seen his role increase over the past two games (seven catches for 170 yards and a touchdown), and will not be facing competition for targets from leading […]

Should I Pick Up Jaylen Warren For Fantasy Football Week 16? Waiver Wire Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted rookie running back Jaylen Warren has carved out a solid role in the offense over the course of the season running behind second-year starter Najee Harris. The 24-year-old has been undervalued his whole career, starting off at Snow College before transferring to Utah State and wrapping up his career with a strong […]

Saints Defense A Borderline Streamer In Week 16

The New Orleans Saints defense/special teams has limited points in recent games (17.6 points per game allowed to opposing offenses in the last five games), but they have struggled to create turnovers and sacks, which limits their fantasy upside. They take on Cleveland on the road this week, a team that has had their own […]

Avoid Wil Lutz In Week 16

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz has been drilling kicks as of late, but has been presented little opportunity with the offense struggling to consistently move the ball into field goal range. The Saints head up to Cleveland for Week 16 in what is anticipated to be a snowy, cold game. You never want to […]

Taysom Hill Could See Increased Usage In Snowy Game

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill will face the Cleveland Browns on the road on Christmas Eve for Week 16's matchup. Cleveland is expected to receive heavy snowfall and cold temperatures over the next few days, so be sure to keep an eye on this situation before thrusting Hill into the lineup. If the […]

Monitor Weather Before Starting Juwan Johnson In Week 16

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson picked up where he left off in his return to action in Week 15, grabbing two scores on four receptions for 67 yards. Johnson has developed chemistry with quarterback Andy Dalton, especially near the red zone, and has scored seven touchdowns since Week 7. The Saints could be […]

Rashid Shaheed Could Be Flex Play In Week 16

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has carved out a role as the WR2 in the offense over the past few weeks. The speedy rookie is a big-play threat every time he touches the ball, and he could see even more work than usual this week with fellow rookie Chris Olave (hamstring) showing […]

Alvin Kamara Set For Heavy Workload In Week 16

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has still not scored a touchdown since Week 8, entering Week 16 on a six-game touchdown dry spell. Kamara saw 23 touches last week, his highest mark since Week 8, and should continue to receive a heavy workload on Saturday as the Saints' workhorse. Furthermore, leading receiver Chris […]

Stay Away From Andy Dalton In Week 16

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton heads up to Cleveland for a Week 16 Christmas Eve matchup with the Browns. Weather forecasts are calling for a snowstorm and with Cleveland being right on the lake we could see a very cold, snowy game between two struggling offenses. Dalton has done well as a game manager […]

Should I Pick Up Chigoziem Okonkwo For Fantasy Football Week 16? Waiver Wire Outlook

Chigoziem Okonkwo is a fourth-round rookie tight end out of Maryland. The 6-3, 238-pounder runs a 4.5 40-yard-dash, which wowed scouts at the NFL Draft Combine and warranted a fourth-round selection by the Tennessee Titans. Okonkwo eased his way into his career, playing a small role in the offense through the first 11 weeks of […]

Should I Pick Up Tyler Allgeier For Fantasy Football Week 16? Waiver Wire Outlook

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier has quietly strung together a productive rookie season on the ground for a run-heavy team. The 22-year-old out of BYU has rushed 148 times for 743 yards and two touchdowns and has added 11 catches for 84 yards and a score through the air. Allgeier leads the Falcons […]

Saints Defense Records Four Sacks In Week 15 Win

The New Orleans Saints defense/special teams threw together a solid showing in the team's 21-18 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. They held Atlanta to just 89 passing yards in rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder's debut but were gashed on the ground for 231 yards. New Orleans forced a fumble on rookie wideout Drake London, recovering it […]

Wil Lutz Hits All Three Extra Points

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz had another perfect day kicking on Sunday, going 3-for-3 on extra points. He did not attempt a field goal in the 21-18 win over Atlanta, stringing together a weak showing for fantasy purposes. The Saints have not scored over 27 points since the Week 7 loss to Arizona, offering […]

Taysom Hill Throws Long Touchdown In Win

New Orleans Saints gadget player Taysom Hill was active in Sunday's 21-18 victory over Atlanta. Hill went two-for-two for 80 yards and a touchdown through the air, connecting with rookie receiver Rashid Shaheed on a 68-yard bomb for a score. He added seven carries for 30 yards on the ground. Hill has proven to have […]