January 2, 2025
New Orleans Saints running backs
Alvin Kamara (groin) and
Kendre Miller (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Kamara suffered an adductor injury in the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders and hasn't practiced or played since. The 29-year-old continues to say he wants to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that's looking more and more unlikely by the day. Miller, meanwhile, suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and is also trending toward sitting out the final game of the season. If both Kamara and Miller are ruled out for Week 18 on Friday's final injury report, look for the Saints to mostly lean on
Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield, with
Jamaal Williams and
Jordan Mims serving in backup roles.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
January 2, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Kendre Miller (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday prior to the Week 18 finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Miller can't clear concussion protocol by Sunday, newly acquired back
Clyde Edwards-Helaire seems likely to lead the backfield again, though he drew only five carries last week against Las Vegas. With the Saints way out of the playoff picture and quarterback
Derek Carr (left hand) and running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) still not practicing, the entire offense looks to be avoidable in any format that still plays Week 18.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Saints
December 30, 2024
New Orleans Saints running back
Kendre Miller (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Miller didn't play the entire second half and finished with only four touches and 19 scrimmage yards. The Saints were also without starter
Alvin Kamara (groin) and could very well be again for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, too. If both Miller and Kamara are not cleared for this weekend,
Clyde Edwards-Helaire would likely lead the Saints' backfield, with veteran
Jamaal Williams serving in a backup role. In his first game action of 2024, Edwards-Helaire led the team's backfield with only five carries for 20 yards while catching two of four targets for 10 yards. With the Saints already eliminated from the playoffs, Miller will likely be fighting an uphill battle to play against Tampa.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Nick Underhill
December 29, 2024
New Orleans Saints running back
Kendre Miller (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He finishes the game with three carries for three yards and one catch for 16 yards on one target. The only two running backs on the depth chart for the rest of this game are
Jamaal Williams and
Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Miller's status is up in the air now for their Week 18 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Saints
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