Wil Lutz Makes All Six Extra Points

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made all six extra points in a 42-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Lutz didn't attempt a field goal for just the second time this year, though he salvaged his day by making at least four extra points for the fourth consecutive game. The 25-year-old finished second among kickers […]

Jared Cook Catches Another Touchdown In Week 17

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook caught both of his targets for 44 yards in a 42-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Cook made a beautiful, one-handed grab in the end zone to give New Orleans a 35-0 lead. It's his fifth score in his last four contests. The 32-year-old has been a success […]

Ted Ginn Catches One Pass In Blowout Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught one of two targets for 10 receiving yards in a 42-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Ginn followed up last week's no-catch dud with a one-catch performance this week. Aside from 101 yards back in Week 1, he's been a fantasy bust. That doesn't figure to change […]

Tre'Quan Smith Scores, Leads Saints In Receiving Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith caught all five targets for a season-high 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. It was Smith's first game with over 50 receiving yards, though it was also his third touchdown in four weeks. His success depends on how efficient he can be on limited targets, so it hasn't […]

Michael Thomas Catches Only Four Of Nine Targets

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught four of nine targets for 37 yards in a 42-10 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers. Thomas had his worst outing of the year, though it didn't help that the Saints were up 35-0 at the half, eliminating the need to throw- or better yet, even play […]

Latavius Murray Picks Up 61 Rushing Yards In Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray totaled 61 rushing yards on 17 attempts and caught his lone target for 14 receiving yards in a 42-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Murray's 17 carries were his third-most of the year and came as a result of the Saints blowing the game open and resting their […]

Alvin Kamara Scores Twice In Blowout Victory

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carried the ball eight times for 39 rushing yards and caught two of three targets for 18 receiving yards in a 42-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. After not scoring for nine weeks, Kamara has found the end zone twice in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old ran through a […]

Drew Brees Tosses Three Touchdowns Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 19 of 30 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-10 blowout of the Carolina Panthers. Brees only threw 30 passes- thanks to a 35-0 halftime lead- but stayed hot, as it's his fourth game in a row with at least three scores and 250 yards. […]

Saints Defense Could Have Elite Upside In Week 17

The New Orleans Saints Defense gets a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Panthers rookie Will Grier made his first start against the Colts last week and threw three interceptions, along with being sacked five times. The Saints are coming off a five-sack performance against Tennessee and should be able to exploit […]

Wil Lutz Should Be Busy In Week 17

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz could have a big day against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Lutz has been one of the best fantasy kickers in the second half, as he has made at least two field goals and two extra points in six of seven games. Carolina has lost seven games in […]

Jared Cook Should Stay Hot Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook faces a tough matchup in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers. Cook has come to life since returning from injury in November, with over 50 receiving yards in all but one game with six touchdowns. Carolina is a very tough matchup for tight ends- they've allowed the second-fewest […]

Tre'Quan Smith Not A Viable Option Against Carolina

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is not recommended in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers. Smith has only 178 receiving yards this year but has managed to find the end zone four times. The 23-year-old hasn't seen more than four targets in a game this year and has a scarily-low floor. While he […]

Ted Ginn Too Risky Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn isn't a recommended option against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Ginn hasn't scored since Week 11 and has met or exceeded 50 receiving yards only twice. Making matters worse, New Orleans may jump out to a big lead, eliminating the need to throw the ball as much. […]

Michael Thomas Good To Go For Sunday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hand) practiced fully on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Considering New Orleans is playing for a possible first-round bye in the playoffs, it's no surprise that Thomas will be out there. The All-Pro put up 101 yards and a touchdown […]

Latavius Murray A Good Flex Play In Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray has a great matchup on hand against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Murray has seen at least nine touches in the last three games after seeing seven and four in Weeks 12 and 13, respectively. Carolina has allowed two opposing backs to exceed 50 scrimmage yards in […]

Alvin Kamara A Great Option In All Formats Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara gets a great matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Kamara busted out of his touchdown slump in a big way last week, with 110 scrimmage yards and two scores, including a 40-yard run. The 24-year-old is set up nicely against the 31st-ranked run defense of the […]

Drew Brees A Low-End QB1 Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Brees is on fire coming into this one, with 935 passing yards and 12 touchdowns in his last three contests. Carolina doesn't present an impossible matchup- they rank 13th against the pass. The problem is, the Panthers have been one of […]

Richaun Holmes Pulls Down Season-High 18 Rebounds

Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes collected 20 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 105-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's Holmes' 11th double-double of the year, along with a season-high 18 boards. Many thought the 26-year-old would lose his role once Marvin Bagley III returned, but that hasn't been […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Fills Up Stat Sheet In Loss

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 19 points with seven rebounds, six assists, three triples, three blocks, two assists, and a steal in a 105-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bogdanovic returned after missing a week with an ankle injury and wasn't limited in any way, as he played 43 minutes. He did struggle to […]

Robert Covington Bounces Back With Nice Stat-line

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, two triples, two blocks, and an assist in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. A season-high 40 minutes, thanks to two overtime periods, allowed Covington to haul up a season-high 19 shots. It appears his issues with the team are over, after being late […]

Andrew Wiggins Flirts With Triple-Double In Win Over Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two triples in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Wiggins shot a season-low 21.1 percent from the field, though his fantasy owners were likely happy with his near triple-double. Though he's in a two-game shooting slump, Wiggins has been excellent […]

Antonio Brown Working Out For Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is working out with the New Orleans Saints this morning, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Saints have been without a legitimate number-two receiver next to Michael Thomas all year- and Brown would be more than capable. As Schefter stated, the Saints are doing their "due diligence", so it will be […]

Gorgui Dieng Leads Team In Points And Rebounds

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng scored 21 points with 15 rebounds, three triples, two steals, and a block in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Dieng certainly benefited from two overtime periods, as he played a season-high 41 minutes to get to his massive double-double totals. The 29-year-old has been the clear winner with […]

Anzejs Pasecniks Scores Career-High 17 Points

Washington Wizards center Anzejs Pasecniks scored a career-high 17 points with six rebounds, two steals, and one assist in a 132-102 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Pasecniks has gotten more playing time lately thanks to injuries to Thomas Bryant (foot), Davis Bertans (quad), and Moritz Wagner (ankle). The rookie could have some value in deeper […]

Bruce Brown Does A Little Bit Of Everything For Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown tallied 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in a 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. It was a solid bounce-back from Brown, who shot a scorching 83.3 percent from the field and filled up the box score. The second-year pro has eclipsed last […]

Christian Wood Scores 22 In Win Over Wizards

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood scored 22 points with seven rebounds, three assists, two triples, and a block in a 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Wood had missed two of the last three games with a left knee injury, but was able to go and made the most of it. He's had an unpredictable […]

Andre Drummond Records Double-Double In Blowout Win

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and a block in a 132-102 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It's Drummond's 25th double-double of the year, tied for second in the NBA, and he did it in only 25 minutes because of the blowout. Drummond leads the league in rebounds by a […]

Blake Griffin Pulls Down Season-High 11 Rebounds

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, four assists, and a block in a 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Griffin struggled from beyond the arc, posting another 0-6 performance, though he salvaged his day with rebounds and assists. The 30-year-old has missed half of the Pistons' games due to a […]

Packers Defense A Good Option Against Detroit

The Green Bay Packers Defense gets a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. The Packers are fresh off a dominating performance on Monday night when they tallied five sacks and an interception. The Lions are a good matchup- they've allowed at least four sacks or two interceptions in their last three contests. […]

Mason Crosby A Decent Option Against Lions

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has an opportunity to have a solid day against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. The veteran has made 19 of 20 field goals and 38 of 39 extra points. He'll face a Lions team that allows 26.7 points per game, meaning he could be active on extra points. […]