Russell Gage Sees Team-High 12 Targets

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage saw a team-high 12 targets in a loss to the Saints. Gage's seven receptions were the most he's had in three weeks. The 24-year-old receiver eclipsed 50 yards for the third time in five games and could be looking at an expanded role if Julio Jones (hamstring) is forced […]

Calvin Ridley Leads Team In Receiving Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley hauled in five of nine targets for 90 receiving yards against the Saints. It was a tough loss for Atlanta- and the offense struggled at times without Julio Jones (hamstring), who left with an injury. Still, it was impressive that Ridley played as well as he did. The 25-year […]

Julio Jones Posts 39 Yards, Leaves With Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) caught both of his targets for 39 yards in a loss to New Orleans. Jones had to limp off the field after his hamstring appeared to tighten up and was unable to return. The team expects an update on their star wideout's status on Monday. Just as they […]

Todd Gurley II Bottled Up By Saints

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II was completely stifled by the Saints Defense in a 24-9 loss. Gurley turned nine touches into 29 scoreless scrimmage yards, as the Saints defense proved to be an impenetrable wall. The former Ram couldn't salvage his day with a touchdown and didn't see his normal workload when the […]

Matt Ryan Throws Two Interceptions In Rough Day

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 19 of 37 passes for 232 yards and two interceptions in a rough loss to the Saints. Ryan was run over by the Saints Defense, as he was hit 11 times and sacked nine. The veteran quarterback also lost his favorite target Julio Jones (hamstring), who limped off with […]

Saints Defense Dominant Against Falcons

The New Orleans Saints Defense dominated the Atlanta Falcons in a 24-9 victory. Atlanta was completely blanketed by the Saints, as they managed just 248 total yards of offense. New Orleans registered nine sacks and two interceptions, constantly pressuring Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan. Leading the charge for the unit was defensive end Cameron Jordan, who […]

Wil Lutz Makes Four Kicks

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made 1 of 2 field goals and all three extra-point attempts in a 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Lutz has now made at least three extra points in three straight contests, as the New Orleans offense has started to get things rolling a bit more. That should give […]

Jared Cook Has Quiet Game In Win Over Falcons

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook had a quiet day in a Week 11 win over Atlanta. Cook caught his lone target for six yards in Taysom Hill's debut as the starter. There are two ways to view this if you have Cook on your roster. One, Hill's prowess as a runner in the […]

Emmanuel Sanders Has Solid Day In Week 11 Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught four of five targets for 66 yards in a 24-9 win over the Falcons. It was a good day for Sanders, who connected on a big, 44-yard pass play with new starter Taysom Hill. Unfortunately, Sanders' 57-yard touchdown grab was negated by a penalty. Still, Hill's willingness […]

Michael Thomas Tallies Game-High Receiving Numbers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught nine of 12 targets for 109 receiving yards in a 24-9 win over Atlanta. Thomas exploded on the scene with this performance, his best of the year so far. He was the apple of new starter Taysom Hill's eye, as no Saints' receiver came even close to […]

Latavius Murray Leads Backfield In Scrimmage Yards

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray received a team-high 14 touches and turned them into 85 scrimmage yards in a victory over Atlanta. Murray saw a slight edge in touches to Alvin Kamara and actually proved to be the more effective back, though the latter did score a touchdown. It was a bit of […]

Alvin Kamara Held Without A Catch Against Atlanta

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball 13 times for 45 rushing yards and a score in a 24-9 victory over the Falcons. Amazingly, Kamara was held without a catch for the first time in his career, as new starter Taysom Hill opted to scramble rather than check-down to him. It was […]

Taysom Hill Rushes For Two Touchdowns In Victory

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill completed 18 of 23 passes for 233 passing yards and carried the ball 10 times for 51 rushing yards and two scores. Hill showed off some serious arm strength, connecting on multiple plays of 20 yards or more, including a 44-yard pass to Emmanuel Sanders. Hill had a touchdown […]

Jordan Akins Puts Up Season-High 83 Receiving Yards

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins caught five of six targets for 83 receiving yards in a win over the Patriots. Akins' 83 yards were a season-high, as he made a couple of big plays throughout the game. The big tight end seemed to separate himself at least a little bit from Darren Fells and […]

Randall Cobb Catches Touchdown, Leaves With Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb (foot) caught both of his targets for seven receiving yards and a touchdown in a Week 11 win. Cobb got the scoring started in the first quarter with his touchdown reception from Deshaun Watson, though he had to leave the game after seemingly getting injured hauling in the score. […]

Brandin Cooks Compiles 85 Receiving Yards

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks led the team in receiving yards, with 85, in a 27-20 victory over New England. Cooks had seen at least eight targets in five straight games before this one, though he made up for a drop in targets with a big play. His 44-yard reception in the first quarter […]

Will Fuller V Leads Team In Targets, Receptions

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V hauled in six of eight targets for 80 receiving yards in a 27-20 win over the Patriots. Fuller averaged a healthy 13.3 yards per reception, working over the middle of the field as Deshaun Watson's favorite target. The 26-year-old set a new career-high in receiving yards, breaking a […]

Duke Johnson Stifled By Patriots

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson was completely bottled up in a win over the Patriots. Johnson carried the ball 10 times for 15 rushing yards and caught three of five targets for 20 receiving yards. There was absolutely nowhere to run for the 27-year-old, who has averaged just 2.8 yards per carry in three […]

Deshaun Watson Bounces Back In Win Over Patriots

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 28 of 37 passes for 344 yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing score in a 27-20 victory over New England. Watson had virtually no running game all day- he led the team in rushing yards- and was forced to make something happen. Make something happen, he did, as […]

Taysom Hill Confirmed As Starting Quarterback

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill was confirmed as the starting signal-caller by head coach Sean Payton ahead of the Week 11 contest with the Falcons. In typical Payton fashion, New Orleans waited until two hours before kickoff to officially announce the starter, but the mind games are finally over. Reports had suggested that Hill […]

Drew Brees Could Return This Season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (ribs, lung) could return at some point this season. It was reported that Brees has 11 rib fractures in total, in addition to a punctured lung and a shoulder injury that hasn't quite healed all the way. As such, the 41-year old is expected to miss the next four […]

Adrian Peterson To Start, Split Carries With Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson will get the start on Sunday against the Panthers. This had been a smash spot for rookie halfback D'Andre Swift (head), though a late entry to the league's concussion protocol ultimately had him ruled out for the contest. Kerryon Johnson will also factor into the backfield equation, making this […]

Drew Lock, Noah Fant Expected To Play

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (muscle strain) and tight end Noah Fant (rib) are both expected to suit up against the Dolphins. Both players were able to ramp up their activity at practice, with Fant progressing from a 'DNP' to full participation by the end of the week. Backup Brett Rypien was preparing to start, […]

Marshon Lattimore Inactive For Week 11

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Lattimore has had some rough moments at times this year, though he's been the Saints' go-to corner when facing elite wideouts. The 24-year-old will be missed particularly this week, as the Saints face off with All-Pro wideout Julio Jones. […]

Irv Smith Jr. Likely To Play Against Cowboys

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (groin) is likely to play against Dallas in Week 11. Smith missed last week's contest due to the groin, but limited practice sessions this week have him on track for the contest. Dallas presents a middling matchup for tight ends, though Smith has had some streamer-worthy weeks this […]

Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams Not Expected To Play

Baltimore Ravens defensive linemen Calais Campbell (calf) and Brandon Williams (ankle) are both expected to miss Sunday's game against the Titans. Both were listed as doubtful, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that neither is expected to take the field. The Ravens were gashed by Patriots' running back Damien Harris for 121 rushing yards just last […]

Damien Harris, Stephon Gilmore Expected To Suit Up

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle, chest) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (knee) are both expected to play in Week 11 against the Texans. Both players were limited in practice all week, though Gilmore would be seeing his first game action in three weeks. Harris, on the other hand, played the past couple of […]

Allen Lazard Expected To Make His Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) is expected to make his return to the field in Week 11 against the Colts. Lazard has missed the last six games after having core muscle surgery, though it's likely that he'll be on a pitch count. The 24-year-old had a breakout performance back in Week 3, […]

Matthew Stafford Expected To Play In Week 11

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is expected to play against the Panthers in Week 11. Stafford's status appeared a bit cloudy earlier in the week after a 'DNP' on Wednesday, though two limited sessions on Thursday and Friday have him on track for the contest against Carolina. Despite a minor tear in his throwing […]

Teddy Bridgewater A Game-Time Call

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is questionable and a game-time decision for Week 11 against the Lions. Bridgewater was originally expected to miss this contest, though he was able to do more in Saturday's practice than he did on Friday's. It will all come down to how he's feeling during his pre-game workout on […]