Michael Thomas Grabs First Touchdown In Over A Year

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had an impressive diving catch for a touchdown on Thursday night to bring New Orleans within two points. They would later convert a two-point conversion to tie the game. Thomas had three catches for 42 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the loss, breaking his […]

Chris Olave Draws 15 Targets In Loss

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave continues to be the focal point of the passing game, drawing 15 targets in Week 7's Thursday night defeat. However, Olave only hauled in seven receptions for 57 yards. While he is heavily targeted by quarterback Derek Carr weekly, Olave and Carr have been struggling to be on […]

Taysom Hill Scores First Touchdown Of 2023

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill was productive in Thursday night's loss to Jacksonville. Hill carried the ball five times for 18 yards, converting a goal-line run for his first touchdown of the season. He also saw action as a pass catcher for the second straight game, catching four of five targets for 50 […]

Alvin Kamara Leads Team In Rushing, Receiving In Week 7 Loss

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a productive fantasy day in Week 7, producing 153 total scrimmage yards on 29 touches. Kamara carried the ball 17 times for 62 yards, ripping off a long run of 17 yards. He was targeted 14 times, grabbing 12 receptions for 91 yards through the air. While […]

Derek Carr Posts Solid Fantasy Outing

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr attempted his most pass attempts on the season in back-to-back games, completing 33-of-55 attempts on Thursday night. Carr threw for 301 yards with a touchdown and an interception that ended up being returned for a touchdown. He also carried the ball three times for 14 yards. Carr appeared to […]

Rashid Shaheed Needs A Big Play To Be Viable In Week 7

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has thrived on big plays this season, with the latest being a 51-yard bomb from Derek Carr along with a 34-yard touchdown against Houston. Shaheed is capable of making a fantasy impact due to his big play ability but also has an extremely low floor due to his […]

Kendre Miller Should Be In Reserve Role In Week 7

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller only saw three touches in Week 6, taking just 22% of snaps behind starter Alvin Kamara. To further complicate the backfield behind Kamara, Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable after practicing all week. This backfield is Kamara's until we see otherwise, and Miller can safely be […]

Saints Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 7

The New Orleans Saints defense did not have their best outing in Week 6 against the Houston Texans, although linebacker Zack Baun secured the first interception of quarterback C.J. Stroud's career on the second drive of the game. Demario Davis and Carl Granderson each logged a sack, but the team allowed 20 points and 297 […]

Blake Grupe Aims To Rebound In Week 7

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe missed two field goals in the Week 6 loss to Houston. He whiffed on a 52-yarder and a 29-yarder but managed to knock down a 48-yarder and 45-yarder. Grupe also converted his lone extra-point attempt. This week, the rookie kicker takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. […]

Taysom Hill Could See Tight End Snaps Again

New Orleans Saints tight end/gadget player Taysom Hill played primarily at the tight end position for the first time in his career in Week 6, securing seven receptions for 49 yards. With Juwan Johnson (calf) ruled out, we could see Hill and Foster Moreau take on tight end duties again for New Orleans on Thursday […]

Michael Thomas Offers Low Ceiling In Week 7

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, dubbed as one of fantasy's most consistent players in 2023, should produce more of the same in Week 7 as the Saints welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to town. Thomas has had between 6-9 targets, 4-7 receptions, and 45-65 receiving yards in every single game this season. He has […]

Alvin Kamara Boasts High Floor In Week 7

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a volume monster since returning from suspension in Week 4. He has averaged 25 touches and 74 scrimmage yards per game, with an average of 7.7 of those touches being receptions. Kamara has established himself as having a very safe floor in PPR leagues. While the […]

Derek Carr Off Injury Report Ahead Of Thursday's Game

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (chest, shoulder) is off the injury report heading into Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Carr was limited on Monday with his lingering right shoulder and chest injuries, but after participating fully on Tuesday and Wednesday he has been removed from the report. He projects as a mid-range […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 6

Injuries were a common theme in Week 6. Among the starting quarterbacks who did not play or exited and did not return with an injury: Daniel Jones, Deshaun Watson, Anthony Richardson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Justin Fields, and Ryan Tannehill. Other signal callers, such as Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence, suffered injuries but returned to action. With […]

Week 7 College Football Risers & Fallers: NCAAF Stock Watch

We knew we were set for a wild week of college football in Week 7 after Houston’s insane Thursday night Hail Mary followed by Colorado’s Friday night meltdown against Stanford. Saturday’s slate did not disappoint by any margin. The top teams rolled in the noon games against lesser opponents, with Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and […]

Michael Thomas Produces Season-Low 45 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had another consistent outing in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans. Thomas was targeted eight times, grabbing five catches for 45 yards. The veteran receiver looks to remain a low-ceiling, high-floor flex option for PPR leagues. Thomas and the Saints are on a short week, turning around […]

Taysom Hill Tops Career High In Receptions

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill saw heavy usage against Houston in Week 6's loss. Hill was targeted eight times, catching seven passes for 49 yards. He also completed a pass for four yards and carried the ball once for two yards. Hill is famously known for being listed as a tight end for […]

Rashid Shaheed Continues To Make Big Plays

New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed made an impact in the Week 6 loss, hauling in two receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. Shaheed was targeted six times. The former undrafted receiver carried the ball twice for 18 yards and returned a kick 19 yards, showcasing his versatility. The speedy receiver remains […]

Chris Olave Bounces Back In Week 6

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave bounced back in Week 6 after back-to-back low-scoring fantasy outings. Olave led the team in receiving with seven receptions for 96 yards, netting a 21.7% target share. It was the second-year receiver's fourth double-digit target game this season. Olave has a quick turnaround for Week 7, taking on […]

Alvin Kamara Sees 26 Touches In Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara took another workhorse load in the Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans. Kamara carried the ball 19 times for 68 yards and added seven receptions for 36 yards on eight targets. Kamara did not find the end zone, but put together his third straight productive outing in […]

Derek Carr Throws For Season-High 353 Yards In Loss

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr completed 32-of-50 passes for 353 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans, but ultimately threw an interception on the final offensive play of the game on a key fourth down. New Orleans was playing from behind, causing a pass-heavy game script for Carr. He also carried the ball […]

College Football Risers and Fallers: Week 7 NCAAF Stock Watch

College football never fails to excite no matter what the slate is. Did anybody anticipate Georgia Tech-Miami to be a matchup one week after Georgia Tech was blown out by Bowling Green? Not at all. How about Louisville steamrolling Notre Dame? I can assure you not many saw that coming. While the top teams in […]

Saints Defense Looks To Build Off Of Shutout

The New Orleans Saints defense pitched a perfect game in Week 5, completely shutting out the New England Patriots. The Saints forced three turnovers, grabbed two sacks, and Tyrann Mathieu returned an interception for a touchdown. They allowed only 156 yards in the dominant win. This week New Orleans travels to Houston to take on […]

Blake Grupe Hopes To Stay Hot In Week 6

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe banged home four extra-point attempts in Week 5 along with a career-long 54-yard field goal followed up by a 53-yarder. Grupe is perfect on extra points and has missed only one field goal this season. He should see plenty of opportunity again in Week 6 against a Houston […]

Kendre Miller Hopes To Keep Momentum Rolling

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller is coming off of a quiet 90-yard performance in Week 5's blowout win. The third-rounder should see some more opportunity behind Alvin Kamara again in Week 6 against a run-funnel Houston defense. Miller's role behind Kamara is still vastly unknown at this point so he should be […]

Michael Thomas Projects As Floor-Based Flex In Week 6

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has been one of fantasy's most consistent players this season, grabbing between four to seven catches for between 50 and 65 yards in each of the first five weeks regardless of opponent. More of the same should be expected this week from the veteran as the Saints suit […]

Alvin Kamara Is A Must-Start In Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara wasted no time ramping his usage up upon his return to the backfield, touching the ball 49 times throughout two games so far this season. Kamara should continue to see heavy usage against a Houston Texans defense that is allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 5

Some of the hot names stayed hot in Week 5, as the top three quarterbacks on the ladder all looked impressive in wins. Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Hurts are all square in the MVP race five weeks into the NFL season. In other news, some of the NFL’s streakier quarterbacks had very down […]

Kendre Miller Totals 90 Yards In Blowout Win

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller saw heavy usage on Sunday in what was a blowout win for the Saints. Miller carried the ball 12 times for 37 yards and also caught four passes for 53 yards. His most explosive play of the day was a 33-yard catch. Miller proved he can play […]

Chris Olave Salvages Day With First Touchdown

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had another quiet fantasy day, grabbing just two catches for 12 yards, but salvaged his day with his first touchdown of the season. Olave was targeted five times, his lowest mark on the season, which was likely due to the game script in the Saints' blowout win over […]