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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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoTaysom 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAlvin 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAndy 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoRashid 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoShould 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoSaints 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAvoid 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoTaysom 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoMonitor 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoRashid 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAlvin 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoStay 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoShould 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoShould 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoSaints 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoWil 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoTaysom 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 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoJuwan Johnson Continues Breakout Season
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson continued his breakout season on Sunday, grabbing two touchdowns in the New Orleans victory over Atlanta. Johnson paced the team in receptions and targets, grabbing four catches on six targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Andy Dalton has looked Johnson's way frequently in the red zone, […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoJarvis Landry Blanketed In Week 15
New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Jarvis Landry put up a donut in the box score in Sunday's 21-18 win over Atlanta. Landry only had the ball thrown his way one time in the win. With the emergence of undrafted rookie Rashid Shaheed, Landry's role has lessened. He does not hold much fantasy value for the […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoRashid Shaheed Posts Career Highs In Win
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Rashid Shaheed put together another career day on Sunday, putting up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown on three grabs. Most of his yards came on a 68-yard touchdown grab from Taysom Hill. He led the team in receiving yards for the second straight game. The undrafted rookie is […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoChris Olave Lacks Opportunity In Win
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave hauled in three receptions for 53 yards on four targets in Sunday's 21-18 win over Atlanta. Although he was only targeted four times, the Saints attempted just 19 total passes due to them holding onto the lead for the entire game. Tight end Juwan Johnson led the team […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAlvin Kamara Bounces Back In Win
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara bounced back on Sunday after struggling down the back stretch of the season, handling his largest workload since his Week 8 outburst. Kamara took 21 carries for 91 yards and added two catches for 13 yards, operating as a workhorse on the ground. With New Orleans leading for […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoAndy Dalton Efficient In Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton led the team to a 21-18 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, marking their first win since Week 11 over the Rams. Dalton only attempted 17 passes in the win, completing 11 of them for 151 yards and two touchdowns. He added two carries for a yard on […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoShould I Add Dare Ogunbowale For Fantasy Football Week 15? Waiver Wire Outlook
Houston Texans sixth-year running back Dare Ogunbowale projects as the next-man-up in the backfield following an injury to rookie star Dameon Pierce. The former undrafted runner out of Wisconsin is no stranger to producing in the fantasy playoffs. He filled in for James Robinson a season ago in Jacksonville during Weeks 16 through 18. If […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoSaints Defense A Strong Streamer In Week 15
The Saints defense/special teams has struggled of late in terms of turnover and sack production, although they have played well in terms of limiting opposing teams' points. They only have two sacks over the last two weeks and two turnovers over the last five weeks. That being said, they face an Atlanta Falcons team that […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoWil Lutz A Streaming Option In Week 15
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz is coming off of a perfect kicking night two weeks ago (3-for-3 on field goals, 1-for-1 on extra points). In Week 15, he will face an Atlanta Falcons team that ranks 22nd against kickers. Lutz went 2-for-3 on field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points in the Week 1 […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoTaysom Hill A Boom-Bust TE Option In Week 15
New Orleans Saints tight end/gadget player Taysom Hill saw his usage increase in the Week 13 loss against Tampa Bay prior to the bye after being phased out of the offense in previous weeks. With Mark Ingram (MCL) out and Juwan Johnson (ankle) banged up, Hill could see significant usage against a weak Atlanta Falcons […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoLeave Jarvis Landry On Waivers In Week 15
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry has had minor involvement in the offense over his last four games, averaging just over four targets per game. While the Saints' offense has been struggling over this stretch, they look to get back on track this week against an Atlanta defense ranking 27th against wide receivers for […]
Brant Henson 2 years agoChris Olave A WR1 In Week 15
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave remains a focal point in the offense, which looks to get back on track this week coming off of their bye against a weak Atlanta Falcons defense. Atlanta ranks 27th against opposing receivers this season, offering Olave a great chance to explode in what is Round 1 of […]
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