New Orleans Saints Transactions

Sunday, January 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (quad) is active for the Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. He was limited in practice towards the end of the week, but appears good to go on Sunday. He'll look to close out his breakout season on a good note in this favorable matchup. Johnson has finished with at least 40 receiving yards in eight games this season. He should be considered a borderline TE1 for this Week 18 matchup.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. Hill has been a key offensive weapon for the Saints, totaling 247 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns over his last five games. He should be viewed as a low-end TE1 for the final week of the regular season.

Saturday, January 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas agreed to a restructured contract on Friday, according to a source. Thomas, who is under contract through the 2024 season, had his base salary in 2023 reduced from $15.5 million to $1.165 million while adding a $31.755 million roster bonus for the 2024 league year that becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of 2023. He also received a signing bonus of $902,941 this week. It reinforces that any decision on Thomas' future with the team will be done expediently, as the Saints would be unlikely to move on from him if he remains on the roster once his massive roster bonus becomes guaranteed. It gives the Saints more flexibility and can allow Thomas to become a free agent earlier if the Saints cut him this offseason. Thomas set a single-season NFL record with 149 catches in 2019 but has played in just 10 games the last three years due to injuries.

Friday, January 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight ends Taysom Hill (back) and Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) are both listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Hill was limited in practice all week, while Johnson was limited the last two days, so there's a good chance both will be able to play in a meaningless game this weekend. Hill hasn't attempted more than four passes in a single game for the Saints this year, but he's been used more as a rusher in the last two games, carrying 23 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns. For his rushing prowess along, Hill carries some low-end TE1 appeal to close out the year. Johnson will be looking to finish out a career year on a high note after posting career-highs in catches (41), targets (64), yards (487) and touchdowns (seven) through 17 weeks. He's on the radar as a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer.

Thursday, January 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (quadriceps) was absent from the team's practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is starting off the week with an injury after tying his season-high in targets and receptions against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. It is still early, but if Johnson was to miss their Week 18 game against the Carolina Panthers, it would be a big blow to the passing offense as he's played a larger role as of late. For fantasy managers that are relying on the third-year pro in fantasy championships, it'd be best to monitor his availability throughout the week.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. After impacting every facet of the Saints' offense in Week 17, the gadget player is starting off the week on the injury report. It's still early in the week, so this limited practice is a decent sign that the 32-year-old should be available in Week 18. Hill could be an interesting option for fantasy managers still competing in championships, as his all-around offensive ability makes him a constant candidate for big performances. Consider him a solid play at tight end this week.

Sunday, January 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is expected to suit up against the Eagles, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie didn't play in the Week 16 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. However, he practiced during the week, so the latest update isn't surprising. Olave has played well throughout his inaugural campaign, catching 63 of his 102 targets for 940 yards and three touchdowns. Nevertheless, despite the tough matchup on the horizon, the 22-year-old at least deserves flex consideration in Week 17.
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is expected to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. This is huge news for the New Orleans secondary considering Lattimore hasn't played since Week 5. Through his first five games, the former Pro Bowler amassed 15 tackles, including five in one game against the Vikings.
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Olave missed last week's win over the Cleveland Browns but returned to limited practices this week and will return to action this weekend as the Saints look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The expectation all along was that the 22-year-old would return, and fantasy managers now have him available for their lineups on Sunday. The first-rounder has been the team's leading receiver in 2022 and should be quarterback Andy Dalton's top target as the Saints look to upset the Eagles. In New Orleans' low-scoring offense, Olave should be treated as a WR3/flex in his return.
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is officially active in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lattimore has not been active since Week 5 due to an abdominal injury, but he'll be out there on Sunday. Because of the long layoff, it's not wise to expect the 26-year-old to be out there for every defensive snap, but his return will be a huge boost to the Saints' secondary against Eagles backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 15 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed in his first five starts before getting injured. Despite the return of Lattimore, the Saints defense/special teams unit isn't recommended in fantasy while going up against the high-powered Eagles offense, even with Jalen Hurts (shoulder) out.

Friday, December 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (quad/personal) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but returned to full practice on Friday and will play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Kamara has had an up-and-down fantasy season, but given the landscape of the running back position, he's tough to bench at this point in the year. The Eagles present just a neutral matchup for fantasy running backs, so Kamara has plenty of PPR upside for the fantasy football championship round.
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 action on Sunday. Olave missed the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns but has a good shot at returning this weekend after practicing all week. However, fantasy managers will have to check on the Saints' leading receiver's status again on Sunday morning to make sure he's active. If he plays, the first-rounder should be quarterback Andy Dalton's top aerial target. If he doesn't gain clearance, fellow rookie Rashid Shaheed will likely operate as the team's No. 1 pass-catcher against a beat-up Eagles secondary. Olave is 60 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season and has three TDs in his first 13 NFL games. He'll be in play as a WR3/flex in fantasy if he plays on Sunday.

Thursday, December 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (quadriceps, personal) was out of practice for the second day this week on Thursday. Kamara's status for Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles is now firmly in question, so it will be interesting to see if he returns to the practice field on Friday. The Saints would be in a lot of trouble if the 27-year-old is unable to play this weekend, as they'd have to lean on veteran David Johnson and Eno Benjamin against a tough Philly defensive front. Tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill could quite possibly lead the team in rushing if that were the case. Either way, fantasy managers will need to monitor Kamara's status on Friday and into Sunday's game. If he's active, he'll be in play as an RB2 for fantasy managers.
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. The 22-year-old first-rounder didn't practice at all last week and missed the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns. However, he's back on the field this week and looks primed to return to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. Unless he suffers a setback, Olave should be on the right side of questionable if he indeed picks up that tag on Friday's final injury report. If he misses a second straight game, fellow rookie Rashid Shaheed would likely be the team's top pass-catching target for quarterback Andy Dalton. In his first NFL season, Olave is the WR28 in half-point PPR setups and leads the Saints in most receiving categories.

Wednesday, December 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (quadriceps, personal) did not take part in Wednesday's practice. Kamara's injury isn't believed to be serious, so it's likely that he's just getting a personal rest day to begin the practice week. If he's able to return to practice on Thursday or Friday, he'll likely suit up in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old hasn't been as valuable in PPR fantasy leagues this year because of his drop in usage on third downs, but Kamara remains the Saints' lead back and has 20-plus carries in each of the last two games. He's the RB17 in half-point PPR setups and will be in play as an RB2 this weekend against the Eagles if he's active. If for some reason Kamara is unable to play, it could be veteran David Johnson leading this backfield.
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Olave was unable to practice all of last week and was held out of the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns. The fact that the 22-year-old first-round is already back at practice early this week is a good sign for his availability this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Keep a close eye on his status the rest of the week, but Olave should be in line for heavy targets if he returns to face the Eagles. Olave leads the team in receptions (63), targets (102) and receiving yards (940) and has scored three times in his first 13 NFL games. He'll be a volume-based WR3/flex in a low-scoring offense this weekend if he halts his one-game absence.

Friday, December 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Browns. With an ankle injury, he was limited in practice this week and carried the questionable tag for Week 16. The 25-year-old logged 36 snaps (65% of the snap share) but was targeted once in the Week 15 win over the Falcons. He has taken a backseat to teammate Juwan Johnson, who caught four of six targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday's win over Atlanta. Trautman could have an expanded role as both wide receivers Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) have been ruled out. Despite the Saints being banged up at wide receiver, Trautman is a separation play against Cleveland in Week 16.

Thursday, December 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. He has now logged back-to-back limited sessions this week. The 25-year-old has been dealing with an ankle issue over the last few weeks but hasn't missed a game since Week 8. Trautman logged 36 snaps (65% of the snap share) but was targeted once in the Week 15 win over the Falcons. The former third-round pick has taken a backseat to teammate Juwan Johnson, who caught four of six targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday's win over Atlanta. Trautman doesn't see enough targets (20 targets over 12 games) to be on the fantasy radar against the Browns in Week 16.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) have both been ruled out for the Week 16 contest versus the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Olave missed practice all week and Landry missed the last two days of practice after popping up on the injury report on Wednesday. Landry hasn't been much of a fantasy option at all this year, but Olave is the Saints' leading receiver and has been a top-25 wideout in half-point PPR setups in his first NFL season. The 22-year-old has been a consistent weapon with 63 catches for 940 yards and three touchdowns on 102 targets in 13 games. With both Olave and Landry out, rookie Rashid Shaheed, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will be asked to step up, alongside breakout tight end Juwan Johnson. The Browns defense will be an interesting streaming unit this weekend.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The Saints ruled Landry out for Week 16 against his former team, the Cleveland Browns, on Saturday, but now he'll miss the final three regular season games. If the Saints somehow win the NFC South, Landry would also be forced to miss the first game of the postseason. Rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (hamstring), the Saints' leading receiver, also won't play on Christmas Eve this weekend, forcing rookie Rashid Shaheed, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway into bigger roles in the passing game on the road in Cleveland in what is expected to be poor weather. Landry also missed five games earlier this year and will finish the regular season with career-lows across the board in catches (25), targets (39), receiving yards (272) and TDs (one) in nine games.

Wednesday, December 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was unable to practice on Tuesday. The No. 11 overall pick in this year's draft played only 49 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons and caught three of his four targets for 53 yards. He's mostly been healthy in his first NFL season, leads the Saints in receiving and is just 60 yards short of a 1,000-yard season. Olave's status is worth keeping an eye on heading into Saturday's meeting with the Cleveland Browns, but he still has two more days to get back onto the practice field. If Olave is out or limited at all this weekend, receivers Rashid Shaheed, Jarvis Landry and Tre'Quan Smith should see more opportunities, alongside breakout tight end Juwan Johnson.
		The New Orleans Saints placed center/guard Cesar Ruiz (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Ruiz will miss the final three regular season games. The Saints are still in contention to win the ugly NFC South division, but even if they did, Ruiz would also be ineligible to return for the first playoff game. Ruiz has played 100 percent of the offensive snaps this year, so it's a big loss for the Saints' offensive line moving forward. His injury will snap a streak of 31 straight starts, which is the longest active streak among Saints players. Ruiz was originally a first-round pick out of the University of Michigan in 2020, and he's been an extremely reliable offensive lineman for the Saints ever since.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both missed practice on Wednesday. Olave has been unable to practice so far this week, leaving him very questionable to play in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. The 22-year-old first-rounder will need to practice on Thursday in order to have a shot at playing. Landry wasn't even on the injury report on Tuesday, so his status could now be in question for the weekend. If both Olave, the team's leading receiver, and Landry are unable to play against Cleveland, rookie Rashid Shaheed could be quarterback Andy Dalton's top target, alongside breakout tight end Juwan Johnson and receivers Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway.

Sunday, December 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running backs Dwayne Washington (illness) and Eno Benjamin are both inactive on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. The Saints claimed Benjamin off waivers from the Houston Texans on Wednesday, but he's not ready to be active on game day yet. Mark Ingram II (knee) is out for the season, so with both Washington and Benjamin not playing on Sunday, veteran David Johnson is slated to serve as Alvin Kamara's primary backup against the Falcons. Johnson won't have any standalone fantasy value in just his second game of the season. He had one carry for minus-four yards and caught a pass for 11 yards in Week 11. Johnson hasn't scored a touchdown since 2020 with the Texans.
		New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (ankle) and Adam Trautman (ankle) are both active on Sunday to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Johnson and Trautman both came into this game listed as questionable. Johnson was inactive in Week 13 but was able to get healthy during last week's bye. He's been the team's clear No. 1 pass-catching tight end and already has career-highs across the board with 31 catches on 49 targets for 349 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. Johnson had a stretch of scoring a touchdown in three straight games before injuring his ankle in the Week 12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now that he's back in action against a soft Falcons defense, he'll be back in play as a TE2 streamer for fantasy managers.
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is officially inactive for Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Lattimore came into this contest listed as questionable after practicing in a limited fashion all week, but he'll ultimately miss yet another game. The 26-year-old defensive back hasn't played since Week 5 due to his abdominal issue, but he's getting closer to playing and has been practicing since Week 13. The Saints will be hoping that he can get back on the field for a Week 16 matchup versus the Cleveland Browns next Saturday. It's likely that Alontae Taylor and Bradley Roby will be starting against the Falcons this weekend.

Saturday, December 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (ankle) and Adam Trautman (ankle) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Both tight ends were limited in practice all week, so they have a pretty good shot of being active this weekend. If both players are active against Atlanta, Johnson is the one to target as a tight end streamer in fantasy. The 26-year-old has seen most of the tight end targets in New Orleans this year and has caught 31 of his 49 targets for a career-high 349 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. He's the TE15 in half-point PPR scoring heading into Week 15 action, so he's more of a touchdown-dependent TE2 in the Saints' low-scoring offense.

Friday, December 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (ankle) and Adam Trautman (ankle) were both limited participants in Thursday's practice. Johnson returned to practice Wednesday after missing Monday's game against the Buccaneers in Week 13. The 26-year-old is trending in the right direction and will look to log a full session on Friday. Trautman picked up the ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Buccaneers in Week 13. He will have one more chance to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta. If active, Johnson is a mid-range TE2, while Trautman is a dart throw, at best, against the Falcons in Week 15.

Thursday, December 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, officially ending his season. Ingram suffered a torn MCL in Week 13 and will now set his sights on preparing for 2023 with the Saints currently in last place in the NFC South. New Orleans claimed Eno Benjamin off of waivers on Wednesday, and he, David Johnson and Dwayne Washington could all see some opportunities behind Alvin Kamara over the next four weeks.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. With an ankle injury, he was ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers in Week 13. The 26-year-old returned to practice Wednesday and will have two more chances to log an entire session ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Johnson has caught 31 passes for 349 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games in 2022. If active, Johnson is a borderline TE2 in a plus matchup against a Falcons defense that ranks 19th in DVOA versus opposing tight ends.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He picked up the ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Buccaneers in Week 13. The 25-year-old had an expanded role with fellow tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) inactive for Monday's game against Tampa Bay. Trautman had modest results, catching two passes on three targets for 28 yards in the Week 13 loss. Johnson (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. Trautman will have two more chances to log a full practice to increase his chances of suiting up against the Falcons in Week 15. Despite the plus matchup, Trautman is a dart throw at best in deep-league formats against Atlanta.

Wednesday, December 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints claimed running back Eno Benjamin off of waivers on Wednesday. Benjamin appeared in games for the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans this year but was ultimately waived by both teams. The third-year back impressed early in the season when starting in place of an injured James Conner, so it is possible he earns some playing time for the Saints down the stretch with Mark Ingram II (knee) placed on Injured Reserve. Still, Benjamin shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a dynasty or deep-league stash for the time being.

Sunday, December 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. visited with three NFL teams this past week but was unable to strike a deal, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Teams were left in a difficult position considering Beckham didn't put wear pads or run his full route tree during visits. Plus, while his recovery is going well, he is still not healthy enough to play. Rapoport added that Beckham, who visited with the Cowboys, Giants, and Bills, sought a multi-year, big-money deal that would allow him to finish his career with a contender. However, given the current state of his recovery, teams didn't even discuss financial terms with the veteran, let alone make an offer. With no deal imminent, the waiting game continues.

Wednesday, December 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) suffered a slight tear of his MCL in Monday night's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. The injury will knock Ingram out indefinitely and will likely end his season. He will be out for four to six weeks, but he will not need surgery. With only five games left in the regular season, Ingram is most certainly done for the rest of 2022. The 32-year-old veteran actually outproduced Alvin Kamara in Week 13 with seven carries for 27 yards and a season-high five catches for 22 yards. He'll finish his 2022 campaign with 62 carries for 233 yards and a touchdown, adding 16 receptions for 68 yards in 10 games (three starts). Dwayne Washington will now become Kamara's direct backup in the Saints' backfield.

Monday, December 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will not play on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite being limited in practices last week, according to sources. Lattimore will miss his eighth straight game after suffering a lacerated kidney. The 26-year-old is getting close to a return, though, so the Saints could have him back when they return from their Week 14 bye to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. With Lattimore still sidelined to finish off Week 13 action, rookie Alontae Taylor is expected to continue seeing an expanded role in the secondary. Lattimore's absence is great news for Bucs receiver Mike Evans.

Saturday, December 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old was unable to practice as he continues to deal with a lingering ankle issue. The Saints have decided to sit Johnson, which leaves them extremely thin at tight end heading into this game. Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill are basically the only two tight ends available on this roster. Both should be viewed as low-end TE2 options for this upcoming Monday night matchup.

Friday, December 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) was unable to get on the practice field on Thursday. Johnson played a season-low 47 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and he failed to catch either of his two targets after a stretch of three straight games with a touchdown. His ankle was likely bothering him last weekend, but he still has two more days to get back on the practice field. If Johnson is questionable for Week 13, he'll be an easy fade with the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming on Monday night. If Johnson is unable to play this week, Adam Trautman would step in as the team's starting tight end against the Bucs. If active, Johnson will be a volatile touchdown-dependent TE2.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) and running back Mark Ingram II (foot) were both limited in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. The Saints are likely just taking it easy on both veteran players early in the practice week, so barring any setbacks, they should both be active on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the last three games, Landry has eight catches for 90 yards and one touchdown. In this low-scoring Saints offense, it's really hard to recommend either Landry or Ingram as starting options for fantasy lineups. Consider Landry more of a touchdown-dependent WR5, while Ingram should be avoided as Alvin Kamara's backup. Ingram saw just four carries for 10 yards on 17 offensive snaps in his return last week.

Sunday, November 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) and pass rusher Cameron Jordan (eye) are expected to be active for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Kamara has played in nine games this season and ranks as the RB14 after compiling 511 rushing yards, 385 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns. He falls into the low-end RB1 tier this Sunday and should see his value rise during a streak of juicy matchups from Weeks 15 to 17. Meanwhile, Jordan has amassed 42 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2022. His return should benefit the Saints as they look to slow down a 49ers offense loaded with playmakers.
		New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) won't suit up for the Week 12 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive back hasn't played since Week 5 due to a a lacerated kidney and other issues. The good news is, Lattimore is progressing well and was able to practice this week. However, the Saints are going to take it slow with Lattimore. That means, the Saints defense will have to play at least one more week without Lattimore.
		New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (illness) and Mark Ingram II (knee) are active for Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers. Both players had been listed as questionable. Kamara missed just one practice this week and was widely expected to suit up. He has played in nine games this season and ranks as the RB14 after compiling 511 rushing yards, 385 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns. Kamara falls into the low-end RB1 tier this Sunday and should see his value rise during a streak of juicy matchups from Weeks 15 to 17. Meanwhile, Ingram is back after missing three-plus games. He offers strong depth behind Kamara but is not on the fantasy radar in most leagues.

Saturday, November 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (toe) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve this weekend ahead of the Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The 19th overall pick in this year's draft underwent toe surgery and has yet to make his NFL debut. It should come this Sunday against a stout Niners defensive line, which is good news for the Saints offense. Before his injury, the 6-foot-7 tackle was expected to play a significant role on the O-line right away, so he should play meaningful offensive snaps the rest of the way for the Saints.

Thursday, November 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen), who has been dealing with a lacerated kidney and other issues, returned to practice on Wednesday. Lattimore hasn't played for the Saints since Week 5, so he's not guaranteed to return to the field this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but it's good news that he's back at practice. The Saints defense could surely use the 26-year-old to help slow a 49ers offense that looked unstoppable in their win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night. The four-time Pro Bowler had 15 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed in five starts before his injury in Week 5.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) didn't suit up for Thursday's practice. The 27-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. This is likely more of a rest day than anything else for Kamara. Fantasy managers should expect Kamara to suit up against the San Francisco 49ers. The star back has failed to score in three straight games. He should be considered a low-end RB2 for this upcoming matchup.

Sunday, November 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints have promoted veteran running back David Johnson from the practice squad to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 30-year-old will fill a depth role with Mark Ingram II (knee) sidelined once again this week. Johnson hasn't played an NFL down since 2021 with Houston. Through 13 games last year, he totaled 228 rushing yards, 225 receiving yards, and one touchdown. He should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
		New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (eye) won't suit up for the Week 11 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 33-year-old will miss his first game of his career on Sunday. Jordan played in 186 straight games before suffering an orbital bone fracture. His presence will be missed on this defensive unit on Sunday. However, Jordan is already pushing to play next week. The loss of the Pro Bowl pass rusher will certainly be a significant hit to the Saints defense.

Friday, November 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) did not practice on Thursday. He has now missed back-to-back practices due to an MCL sprain. The 32-year-old hasn't practiced since suffering an MCL sprain in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He will have one more chance to practice to have a chance of suiting up against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. The veteran back has 196 yards on 51 attempts and a touchdown while catching 11 passes for 46 yards over eight games in 2022. Dwayne Washington will serve as Alvin Kamara's top backup against the Rams if Ingram is ruled out in Week 11.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Los Angeles Rams. He will miss his third consecutive game due to an MCL sprain. The 32-year-old was unable to practice this week and ultimately ruled out for Week 11. His next chance to return will be Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran back has 196 yards on 51 attempts and a touchdown while catching 11 passes for 46 yards over eight games in 2022. Dwayne Washington will serve as Alvin Kamara's top backup on Sunday.

Thursday, November 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) didn't practice Wednesday. He missed the last two games due to an MCL sprain and is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Rams. The 32-year-old has 196 yards on 51 attempts and a touchdown while catching 11 passes for 46 yards over eight games in 2022. Dwayne Washington will serve as Alvin Kamara's top backup against the Los Angeles Rams if Ingram is ruled out in Week 11.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) remained limited during Thursday's practice session. It sounds like the Saints are managing his workload after Landry returned to the field last week. The expectation is that Landry is going to be fine heading into Week 11. However, he posted a dud with three receptions for 37 yards in his return last week. At this point, Landry should be considered a WR4 for the upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Wednesday, November 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints cut running backs Jordan Howard and Derrick Gore from their roster on Tuesday. The team has been without veteran Mark Ingram II for the past two games, so these transactions could indicate he is close to returning. Ingram was expected to miss three to four weeks from the injury he suffered on October 30th, meaning he's nearing the earlier part of that timeline. Neither Howard nor Gore has made an impact this season. Howard has only one carry for one yard, while Gore has yet to touch the ball in 2022. Fantasy managers could look to stash Ingram II in case anything happens to Alvin Kamara down the stretch.

Sunday, November 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway is a healthy scratch for Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Safety Marcus Maye (abdomen) is also inactive. Callaway has amassed 15 catches for 152 yards and one touchdown this season. However, with Jarvis Landry (ankle) back in the fold, there is evidently no role for Callaway this week.

Saturday, November 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ingram suffered an MCL sprain on Oct. 30 and was expected to miss three to four weeks, so his status doesn't come as much of a surprise this weekend. The 32-year-old veteran back is pretty much only a handcuff option for fantasy managers that have Alvin Kamara rostered. In eight games played, Ingram has 51 carries for 196 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and one touchdown, adding 11 receptions (12 targets) for 46 additional yards. Dwayne Washington is expected to serve as Kamara's backup this weekend against the Steelers, but he has no standalone fantasy value.

Friday, November 11

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		New Orleans Saints rookie first-round left tackle Trevor Penning (toe) was designated to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, opening his 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. The 23-year-old rookie was put on IR in early September after having surgery on his toe, but he's nearing his NFL debut for the Saints. It remains to be seen if New Orleans will ease the young tackle into the fold, but Penning was expected to immediately step in with a significant role on the offensive line before he suffered a toe injury. Regardless, the Saints offense and quarterback Andy Dalton will be in better hands once they have Penning playing. He'll have a chance to debut in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was limited in practice all week and was removed from the final injury report on Friday, meaning he will play in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be Landry's first game since Week 4, but the fact that he still didn't practice in full this week suggests that the Saints could cap his snaps in his return after a long layoff. The 29-year-old veteran slot man mostly works out of the slot, so his return will be bad news for Tre'Quan Smith, who had been seeing an elevated role in the offense with Landry out since Week 4. Rookie first-rounder Chris Olave should continue to be quarterback Andy Dalton's top target through the air. Landry deserves to be stashed in deeper PPR leagues, but he'll be nothing more than a shaky WR4/flex in his first game back in Week 10.

Thursday, November 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's estimated practice report. The Saints did not practice on Wednesday and were given a rest after Monday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Landry was limited in practice last week but hasn't played in a game since Week 4. If active, Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway, and Landry would be quarterback Andy Dalton's top weapons for Sunday's contest against Pittsburgh Steelers. Landry will have two more chances to fully practice to improve his chances of suiting up against Pittsburgh in Week 10.

Tuesday, November 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) has been ruled out for the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Landry was able to put in limited practices last week, but he'll still miss his fifth straight game. With Michael Thomas (toe) out for the rest of the year, the Saints will move forward with rookie first-rounder Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway as their top three receivers to close out Week 9 against Baltimore. Rashid Shaheed and Kevin White will continue to round out the receiving depth for New Orleans and could see a few targets on Monday night. Olave should lead the Saints receiving corps the rest of the season with Thomas out until 2023.
		The New Orleans Saints elevated running back Jordan Howard, wide receiver Kevin White and defensive back PJ Williams from the practice squad to the active roster in time for the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. With Mark Ingram II (knee) sidelined multiple weeks, Howard should see some real offensive snaps as the No. 2/3 behind Alvin Kamara in the Saints backfield. The 28-year-old could be worth a deep-league pickup as Kamara's handcuff until Ingram returns from his knee injury. The Saints will be without receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) another week, and Michael Thomas (toe) is out for the year, so White will hope to pick up snaps behind Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway on Monday.
		New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (ankle), center Erik McCoy (calf) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (calf) were all injured in the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. They are all questionable to return late in the second half. Werner was carted off the field, so he's unlikely to be back and could be facing a multi-week absence. Cesar Ruiz moved from right guard to center to fill in for the injured McCoy. Werner is a top-20 fantasy linebacker in IDP leagues, so his injury will bear watching this week. The 23-year-old entered Monday's contest with a career-high 71 tackles (52 solo), three tackles for loss, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles in eight games played in just his second NFL season.
		New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) has no timetable to return, according to head coach Dennis Allen. The stud defensive back has missed each of the last four games due to an abdominal issue. The organization hasn't given many updates on Lattimore, so he probably isn't progressing too much. The expectation is that Lattimore is going to continue missing time. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make an impact on this defense in the near future.

Saturday, November 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) practiced again on Friday. The veteran has been out since Week 4, and while he was limited for a second straight day, he appears to be moving in the right direction. Despite the positive update, his status remains uncertain for Monday night's meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. However, even if Landry plays, he could be limited, so fantasy managers may want to consider keeping him out until he proves he's 100%. As a result, Chris Olave still has room to remain a top target for Andy Dalton. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith may also continue to receive attention from Dalton, although both are risky fantasy options.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to play in Week 9 on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Landry has missed the last four games, but it's possible he'll return to action on Monday night. But with the game coming on Monday, it makes the 29-year-old slot man all the more risky in fantasy. In four games in his first year with the Saints, Landry has only 15 catches on 21 targets for 168 yards and no touchdowns. His rest-of-season outlook is more intriguing with Michael Thomas (toe) likely done for the year, but fantasy managers should look elsewhere this week. If Landry misses another game, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will be the top three pass-catchers.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) was removed from the injury report on Saturday. It sounds like Trautman will suit up for Week 9, which will be his first game action since Week 6. The expectation is that he'll continue his timeshare with Juwan Johnson at the tight end spot. Trautman has seven receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown this season. He won't be a recommended streaming option for the Monday Night matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. His return will also mean less value for Johnson going forward.

Friday, November 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday. He hasn't practiced since Week 6 due to an ankle injury. The 25-year-old has caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown over six games in 2022. If active, Trautman is a dart throw at best and is behind Juwan Johnson as quarterback Andy Dalton's top tight end target. The Ravens rank 21st in DVOA against opposing tight ends, but fantasy managers can avoid starting Trautman as a streamer even if he is active for Week 9.

Thursday, November 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday and will likely miss the rest of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen revealed that Thomas will undergo surgery after an MRI exam showed that his toe had not healed the way the team had hoped. Specifically, the injury is a dislocated second toe, and Thomas did everything he could to rehab it without needing surgery. It's another disappointing end after he missed all of last season with a foot injury. Thomas will have missed most of three seasons since his five-year, $96 million extension that went into effect in 2020. The news means rookie first-rounder Chris Olave should be the team's undisputed No. 1 wideout the rest of the way. Jarvis Landry (ankle) hasn't played since Week 4, but he's back at practice and could return in Week 9. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith should maintain bigger roles as well the rest of the way with Thomas likely out the rest of the season.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday. Landry was officially listed as limited, and it comes on the same day that the Saints placed Michael Thomas (toe) on Injured Reserve. Thomas is expected to miss the rest of the year, so Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave should serve as the top two pass-catchers whenever Landry is able to get back on the field. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Week 4, but he could have a chance to return on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Landry is rostered in only 14 percent of Yahoo leagues, but that number will likely go up once he's ready to return to game action. If Landry is inactive again in Week 9, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith will continue to have bigger roles behind Olave.

Monday, October 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. It means that Ingram will likely be out for three to four weeks. The veteran running back's injury could have been a lot worse, but the Saints will be without him for a short period of time. The 32-year-old didn't see a single carry and caught his only target for a two-yard gain before leaving on Sunday. In his absence, Alvin Kamara went off for 18 carries, 62 yards and a touchdown on the ground while adding nine catches for 96 yards and two additional scores. Dwayne Washington also saw four carries, but with Ingram out moving forward, tight end Taysom Hill should benefit the most with extra touches out of the backfield.

Sunday, October 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (hamstring) is officially active for Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, while tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) has been ruled out. Johnson was a late addition to the team's injury report this week, but he'll suit up on Sunday and could have another strong game with both receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) still sidelined. In the Week 7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Johnson caught all five of his targets for 32 yards and his first two touchdowns of the season. He doesn't have a ton of upside in this Andy Dalton-led offense, but Johnson is definitely in play as a TE2 streamer this weekend with the Saints looking for healthy pass-catchers.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) is questionable to return against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. He caught one pass for two yards before exiting. If the veteran back is unable to return, Dwayne Washington and Taysom Hill should operate behind Alvin Kamara in the rushing attack.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. With the Saints holding a large lead, they evidently decided that there was no need to rush Ingram back into action. He caught one pass for two yards before exiting. Dwayne Washington and Taysom Hill should operate behind Alvin Kamara in the rushing attack going forward.

Saturday, October 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (hamstring) and Adam Trautman (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson landed on the injury report on Thursday and has been limited in practice for two days, while Trautman had two DNPs before being limited on Friday. With Trautman out last Thursday, Johnson caught five passes for 32 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson could be an intriguing TE2 streamer again if he's active, especially since receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will miss another game this Sunday. If neither Johnson or Trautman can play, Taysom Hill and Nick Vannett would see more usage.

Friday, October 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both missed another day of practice on Thursday. Thomas hasn't practiced or played since initially injuring his foot on Sept. 25, and he's headed towards missing his fifth straight game this weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders. Landry last played in Week 4 and has encountered a setback with his ankle since initially injuring it. If both Thomas and Landry sit out again this Sunday, rookie Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway and tight end Juwan Johnson should continue to benefit from more targets and playing time in the Saints offense. It would also continue to give running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Taysom Hill more upside.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old was not on the injury report Wednesday, indicating that he suffered the hamstring injury during Thursday's session. Adam Trautman hasn't practiced in two weeks; Johnson was set to have an expanded role for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson will have one more chance to practice before the Saints' injury report is released on Friday.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will both miss yet another game, this time against the Las Vegas Raiders. This means Chris Olave remains a must-start, while Tre'Quan Smith and Rashid Shaheed will be deep league boom-or-bust flex plays. Las Vegas has struggled against the pass this season, and this could set up to be a shootout with two weak defenses. Landry is probably droppable if fantasy managers need to make room on their rosters, but Thomas is worth holding if or when he gets healthy again.
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that there is no timetable for wide receiver Michael Thomas' (foot) return, but he's expected to return this season and is working hard to rehab. Allen declined to get specific when he was asked if Thomas is dealing with turf toe. The 29-year-old was ruled out for his fifth straight game in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will also miss another game. It means that rookie Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will continue to serve as the team's top three wideouts, with tight end Juwan Johnson also having more opportunities. Thomas deserves to be stashed everywhere, as he has 16 catches (22 targets) for 171 yards and three touchdowns in his three games so far this year.

Thursday, October 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since Week 4 due to an ankle issue. Teammate Michael Thomas (foot) also missed Wednesday's session. Landry has 15 catches for 168 yards over four games in 2022. The 29-year-old hasn't practiced for weeks and remains day-to-day. Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway, and Tre'Quan Smith will be quarterback Andy Dalton's top wideouts if Landry and Thomas are ruled out for Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. He was ruled out last Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old will have two more chances to practice to increase his chances of suiting up against the Las Vegas Raiders. Juwan Johnson filled in for Troutman last Thursday and caught five passes for 32 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7. If Trautman is ruled out, Johnson would see an expanded role for the second straight week and can be used as a streamer in deep-league formats. Stay tuned.

Wednesday, October 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints placed cornerback Bradley Roby (ankle) on Injured Reserve and re-signed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in a corresponding move. Roby was injured in last Thursday night's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and will now be required to miss at least the next four games. The Saints are extremely beat up in the secondary, with P.J. Williams (quadriceps) also on IR and Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) and Paulson Adebo (knee) also injured. If neither Lattimore nor Adebo are able to play in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans' secondary could be in quite a bit of trouble against All-Pro receiver Davante Adams and Company. Roby currently has 20 tackles (16 solo), two passes defensed and a fumble recovery in seven games in 2022.
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Bradley Roby (foot) has been placed on the injured reserve list, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The 30-year-old was one of their starting cornerbacks, ranking 95th at the position, according to Pro Football Focus. New Orleans is coming off a 42-34 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday and faces Las Vegas next on Sunday. The Saints' defense ranks 20th in defensive pass DVOA, according to Fantasy Outsiders, so the loss of Roby only adds to their problems. The team will hope to get him back later in the season to assist in making a playoff run.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) still isn't 100 percent healthy heading into the Week 8 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. It remains to be seen how much practice Winston will be able to get in this week ahead of Sunday's game, but if the Saints aren't comfortable throwing him out there, Andy Dalton will most likely make his fifth straight start. Head coach Dennis Allen hasn't named a starter for this weekend, but it will likely depend on Winston's health. Dalton threw two pick-sixes in last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and Winston hasn't played since Week 3. Whoever starts under center this week will be hoping to get receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) back.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) showed up at practice briefly on Wednesday but didn't actually participate and left as the team went through a stretch. Thomas missed all of the 2021 campaign with an ankle injury, and although this isn't related to that injury, he now hasn't played since Week 3 after a strong start to the year (16 catches, 171 yards and three TDs). The 29-year-old will need to make a lot of progress in the next two days if he is to have a shot at returning in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jarvis Landry (ankle) has also missed the last few games, so if the two continue to sit out this weekend, Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will continue to operate as the top three pass-catchers.

Friday, October 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints cornerback Bradley Roby (foot) was carted to the locker room in the first quarter of Thursday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals with what looked to be a foot injury after he stepped on receiver Rondale Moore's foot awkwardly. There's a good chance that Roby won't be able to return to this contest, and it's more bad news for the Saints' secondary with top corners Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo already out due to injury. It's good news for Cardinals receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Moore for the rest of this game, as well as quarterback Kyler Murray, as the Cardinals offense looks to finally get going this year.

Thursday, October 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. It will be Lattimore's second straight missed game with an abdomen injury, weakening the Saints secondary against a struggling Cardinals offense. Expect Paulson Adebo to be the team's top cornerback again this week with Lattimore ruled out. Through six games played, the New Orleans defense has allowed 222.0 passing yards per game. Adebo will likely be matched up against Cardinals No. 1 receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who will be making his season debut after finishing up his six-game suspension.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (back) will likely make his fourth consecutive start against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Saints haven't revealed their starting quarterback, but "all signs are pointing" towards Dalton getting his fourth consecutive start against the Cardinals. The 35-year-old has been solid over his last three starts, throwing for 583 yards and three touchdowns during that span. Dalton will be without offensive weapons Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) for Thursday night, making the red rifle mainly an option in superflex leagues.

Wednesday, October 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (pectoral) suffered a strained pectoral muscle in the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. With the Saints playing this week on Thursday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals, Peat will not be able to play in that game. The good news is that the Saints have a bye in Week 8, so there's a chance he'll be ready to return in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. With the 28-year-old sidelined on Thursday, look for the Saints to turn to either Calvin Throckmorton or Landon Young on the offensive line.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) won't play in the Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Dennis Allen said tight end Adam Trautman (ankle), offensive lineman Andrus Peat (chest), and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) will also not play this week. Meanwhile, the Saints will wait until game time to announce who the starting quarterback will be. New Orleans has dealt with a flurry of injuries this season. Thomas hasn't played since Week 3, while Landry hasn't played since Week 4. With both veteran receivers out this week, Chris Olave should see a massive target share. The rookie has seen 39 targets since Week 1 and will be the focal point of the New Orleans' passing attack in Week 7. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith will also see an uptick in snaps against the Cardinals.
		New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Jameis Winston (back/ankle) and Andy Dalton (back) will both be available for the team's Week 7 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Although Winston was active for Week 6, Dalton has started the past three games and head coach Dennis Allen has declined to name the QB1 for Thursday night. Either would project as a low-end fantasy QB2 against a vulnerable Arizona pass defense, and offensive weapons Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave should be started in all formats regardless of who is under center.

Tuesday, October 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were unable to practice on Tuesday. This is not good news with the Saints having a quick turnaround on Thursday Night against the Arizona Cardinals. The expectation is that neither Thomas or Landry will be ready in time for that game. Luckily, Chris Olave (concussion) is improving and could play in Thursday's contest. The rookie wideout would likely see a heavy usage, assuming Thomas and Landry remain sidelined. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday for another update.

Monday, October 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints don't expect wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) to play on Thursday night in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas and Landry both missed the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Thomas has now missed the last three games and is a candidate to land on Injured Reserve after a promising start to his 2022 season despite missing all of last year due to an ankle ailment. The 29-year-old remains worth stashing in all leagues, but this is definitely a disappointing development. Tre'Quan Smith led the Saints in receiving on Sunday with three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown with both Thomas and Landry out. Rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (concussion) was also inactive.
		There is optimism that New Orleans Saints first-round rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) will return for Thursday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals after being inactive for the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints are expecting to be without receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) yet again this week, so Olave should be the top receiving target if he's cleared before Thursday night's contest. The 22-year-old has touchdown catches in his last two games and has impressed through his first five games with the Saints, posting a line of 25 catches (42 targets), 389 yards and two touchdowns. If he's back this week against Arizona, he should be in starting fantasy lineups. Tre'Quan Smith led the Saints in receiving without their top three wideouts available, going for a 3-43-1 line in the loss to Cincy.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman is expected to miss the Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6. Trautman has some preseason sleeper hype, but Juwan Johnson is the clear primary receiving tight end for the Saints. That said, Johnson could see more targets as he'll surely play more snaps. Ultimately, this is only significant news for fantasy managers is ultra-deep leagues.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were listed as non-participants on Monday's estimated practice report. The Saints aren't expecting Thomas or Landry to be ready on a quick turnaround this Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals, and Thomas is a candidate to land on Injured Reserve. Fantasy managers obviously can't rely on either Thomas or Landry again this week, but the good news for the Saints is that rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (concussion) is off the injury report and expected to play in Week 7. Without Thomas, Landry and Olave in the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Tre'Quan Smith led all Saints receivers with three catches for 43 yards and his first touchdown of the year.
		New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) isn't listed on the team's first injury report ahead of the Thursday night game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Olave was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he's cleared the league's concussion protocol and is on track to play on Thursday. Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are both expected to miss another game, too, so Olave is in line to be the team's top-targeted receiver against Arizona. The 22-year-old found the end zone in back-to-back weeks before missing Sunday's game. He's been impressive in his first five NFL games, catching 25 of his 42 targets for 389 yards and two touchdowns.
		New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Andy Dalton (back) and Jameis Winston (ankle, back) were both listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. It doesn't sound like Dalton's injury is serious, but it's worth keeping an eye on ahead of Thursday night's contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Winston was active in the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he's not yet 100 percent and is likely to serve as Dalton's backup yet again this week if both players are active. Dalton went 17-for-32 for just 162 yards and a touchdown on Sunday in his third straight start for the Saints. If he gets his fourth straight start on Thursday Night Football, he'll continue to serve as a low-end QB2 with a low ceiling for fantasy managers in superflex formats.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) is dealing with a knee injury and was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Ingram played 33 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and continued to operate as Alvin Kamara's backup. He finished Sunday's game with nine carries for 46 yards while catching one of his two targets in the passing game for 11 yards. The 32-year-old veteran has stayed healthy and has played in all six of the Saints' games so far in 2022, but he has just 47 carries for 190 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and a touchdown while adding seven receptions for 28 yards. As long as Kamara remains healthy, Ingram won't have any realistic standalone fantasy value.

Sunday, October 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) isn't expected to be on the field for Sunday's meeting with Cincinnati. The rookie went down hard on his head while catching a touchdown pass in Week 5 and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game. With the Saints having a short turnaround ahead of the Thursday night matchup against the Cardinals, there's a chance he'll be back for that one. That said, Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) won't play, so Andy Dalton will be forced to navigate through Week 6 without some critical pieces of the offense. As a result, Alvin Kamara may be heavily involved, while Taysom Hill, Marquez Callaway, and Tre'Quan Smith could also finish with more production than usual.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) will be active for the Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Winston won't start and will serve as the emergency quarterback for this game. The plan is for Winston to get fully healthy before getting him back on the field. Having Winston as the backup prevents the team from having to cut a player if they'd brought up a quarterback from the practice squad. Andy Dalton will remain the starter for at least one more week in New Orleans.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie wideout went down hard on his head during last week's contest. The team will take the cautious approach here and rest Olave on Sunday. He'll join Jarvis Landry (ankle), Deonte Harty (foot) and Michael Thomas (toe) on the sideline. Fantasy managers in desperate need of production at wide receiver should look at Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith. Those two will be the primary wide receivers for Andy Dalton in Week 6.

Saturday, October 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) was limited in the team's practice session on Friday as he works his way through the NFL's concussion protocol. The rookie did not practice on Wednesday and was also limited on Thursday. There seems to be a good chance Olave's availability will not be determined until Sunday before the Saints kick off against the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 PM EST. With Jarvis Landry (ankle), Michael Thomas (foot), and Deonte Harty (foot) all ruled out, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith could be heavily targeted by quarterback Andy Dalton, especially if Olave is sidelined as well. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates heading into Sunday morning.

Friday, October 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. The 28-year-old has been limited in each of the last two practices. It sounds like Winston is going to give it a shot on Sunday, but Friday's practice will go a long way to making a final decision. Winston hasn't been great this season, so he won't be an ideal streaming option against the Cincinnati Bengals. He'll be a QB2 for this one, assuming he's even able to suit up.
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will be Thomas' third straight game on the sidelines after a strong start to his 2022 season. And with the Saints playing next Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals, it's possible that the 29-year-old won't be ready for that one, either. Chris Olave (concussion), Jarvis Landry (knee) and Deonte Harty (foot) are also banged up, so Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway could be forced into big roles in the passing game this weekend against Cincinnati. Keep Thomas on your benches again in Week 6.
		Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. Hurst seems to be on the right side of questionable for Sunday's game, but fantasy managers will want to check back Sunday morning to see if he's actually playing. With receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) missing most of last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Hurst benefitted with six catches on seven targets for a season-high 53 yards and his second touchdown in as many weeks. He'll be in play as a low-end TE1 in fantasy yet again if Higgins misses Sunday's game. If Hurst isn't cleared to play, Mitchell Wilcox and Devin Asiasi will split tight end duties for the Bengals.
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (concussion) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will play in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brate cleared the league's concussion protocol this week and will play after sitting out the Week 5 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In four games this year, Brate has just 11 catches on 19 targets for 100 yards and no touchdowns. His return will push rookie Cade Otton back into a backup role at the position. Brate is nothing more than a touchdown-dependent, TE2 streamer for fantasy managers in his return to action this weekend.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Deonte Harty (foot) have both been ruled out for Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition, Michael Thomas (foot) will miss his third straight game, so the Saints receiving corps is extremely beat up once again coming into this game. It remains to be seen if rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (concussion) will be able to play, but even if he's active, wideouts Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will have bigger roles and are in consideration as dart-throw flex plays in deeper leagues. Quarterback Andy Dalton will be making yet another start for the injured Jameis Winston as well. Running back Alvin Kamara should see plenty of targets in the passing game.

Thursday, October 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) didn't practice on Wednesday. He suffered a concussion in the Week 5 win over the Seahawks. The 22-year-old will have to clear concussion protocols to have a chance to suit up in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He's caught 25 passes for 389 yards and two touchdowns over five weeks in 2022. The rookie wide receiver is in the third stage of the concussion protocol and will have two more days to practice this week. Olave is a solid WR2 option against the Bengals if he can clear concussion protocols ahead of Week 6.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday. He was surprisingly ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury. The Saints are suddenly thin at wide receiver as Michael Thomas (foot), Chris Olav (concussion), and Landry did not practice Wednesday. Landry will have two more days to practice to increase his chances of suiting up in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran has 15 catches for 168 yards over four games in 2022. If active, Landry is a flex option in deep-league formats.
		Former Los Angeles Rams running back Jake Funk, who cleared waivers on Wednesday, signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad, according to a source. Funk played just one offensive snap with the Rams this year before he was waived on Tuesday. In New Orleans, he'll serve as running back depth behind Alvin Kamara (ribs), Mark Ingram II and Dwayne Washington. Tight end Taysom Hill was the team's best RB in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, and he's expected to remain heavily involved moving forward. Funk, a former seventh-round pick by the Rams in 2021, had just two carries for five yards in 10 games (zero starts) in his rookie season last year.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The Saints' offensive Swiss Army Knife is coming off of a huge day where he had 112 yards on nine carries along with three touchdowns. This most recent rib injury was listed as an issue prior to Week 5, so this doesn't appear to be a huge problem at the moment. We'll have to wait for his status on Thursday and Friday to see if his Week 6 availability is in jeopardy.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were both held out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Thomas has missed the last two games, while Landry was inactive in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Both receivers will likely need to practice on Friday to have a shot at playing in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie wideout Chris Olave (concussion) and Deonte Harty (foot) are also on the injury report, so the Saints' receiving corps is extremely beat up at the moment. Depending on who is actually active of this group on Sunday, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway could be looking at significant roles in the passing game in Week 6.
		New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) took another step forward on Thursday in his recovery from a concussion that he suffered in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Olave took part in football activities during the open portion of practice. If he has no symptoms, the next step would be full participation in practice on Friday, which would put him in line to be cleared to play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 22-year-old first-rounder scored his second touchdown in as many weeks last Sunday before leaving with a concussion, but he has a shot to play this weekend for fantasy managers. And if Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are unable to play again, Olave will be the team's No. 1 wideout yet again.

Wednesday, October 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games. Winston has been battling through four small fractures in his back in addition to an ankle injury, but the fact that he's back at practice to begin the week is a good sign that he could return to action in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals at home. However, he could be without receivers Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Chris Olave (concussion) if he returns on Sunday. Winston has gone 73-for-115 for 858 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions in three games so far in 2022. If he returns against Cincy, he'll be in play as a low-end QB2 option in fantasy lineups.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) was not seen at practice on Wednesday in the period open to the media. Thomas has missed the team's last two games, and this isn't a good start to the week for him. In addition to Thomas, Jarvis Landry (ankle) wasn't seen at practice after he sat out the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Thomas has two more days to return to the practice field, but as of right now, fantasy managers should consider the 29-year-old to be very questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. If both Thomas and Landry are unable to play again, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway would have elevated roles yet again.

Monday, October 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Harty will get a second opinion, but if nothing changes, it's likely an injury that will keep him out for a few months. He played just four offensive snaps on Sunday and has played a total of 24 snaps in four games this season. The 24-year-old has caught both of his targets for 13 yards so far in 2022, but he'll remain well off the fantasy radar moving forward due to his injury. The Saints receiving corps is extremely beat up with Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both missing the Week 5 game, and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave (concussion) also left Sunday's game after suffering a concussion.

Sunday, October 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is expected to play on Sunday versus Seattle, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The veteran, who missed his previous two games, was limited in practice throughout the week and had been riding a questionable tag. Despite Kamara's subpar production this season, he should be classified as a must-start (assuming he plays) against a Seahawks defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Kamara's anticipated presence in Week 5 isn't good news for Mark Ingram II, who is expected to reclaim his backup role, thus lowering his potential on the fantasy end.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has already been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is his second missed start this season, but it sounds like Thomas is likely to suit up in Week 6. Until then, the Saints will lean on Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry in the passing attack. Thomas was playing well before the injury, so fantasy managers will have to patiently wait for his return. Hopefully, he'll be back against the Cincinnati Bengals next week.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is active for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is good news after Kamara has missed two previous contests due to the same issue. Kamara isn't having a great season, but is a must-start against the Seahawks defense. He should have plenty of success despite his slow start to the year. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Kamara suiting up. Mark Ingram II won't have much streaming appeal now.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is not good for the Saints with fellow wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) also sidelined. Now, Chris Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are going to be the focal points on offense. Both players should see significant volume and should be started in most fantasy formats. The Saints are limited here and the Seahawks secondary is not good at all. Olave should be in for a strong game on Sunday.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and safety Marcus Maye (rib) are officially inactive for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Winston, who had been listed as doubtful, amassed 858 passing yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions throughout the first three games of the season. Andy Dalton will start a second consecutive game in Winston's absence. Meanwhile, Maye hasn't played since Week 2. He has 13 tackles and one forced fumble to his name thus far.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. He suffered the injury while making an impressive touchdown catch. The flashy rookie finished the day with four catches, 54 yards, and the score. If he clears concussion protocol prior to Week 6, he should continue to be viewed as a low-end WR2 in fantasy football.

Saturday, October 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) has been listed as questionable on the team's final injury report heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Kamara was a limited participant in practice all week and stated that he feels good and plans to suit up. Luckily for fantasy managers, the Saints kick off at 1 PM EST on Sunday, so Kamara's status will be announced ahead of most games. Assuming he is good to go, the five-time Pro-Bowler should be started in all formats as the Seahawks have allowed the fourth-most PPR fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) has been listed as doubtful for the team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Winston was unable to practice all week and was sidelined in Week 4 with the same ailments. Head coach Dennis Allen has already announced that veteran Andy Dalton will draw his second straight start on Sunday, but Winston's doubtful designation gives him an opportunity to be active as a backup. Whether or not Winston is active should have no impact on fantasy gamers, who should make any decisions on Saints players with the knowledge that Dalton will be under center.
		The New Orleans Saints waived running back Tony Jones Jr. on Saturday. The 24-year-old appeared in just two games this season and was a healthy scratch in Weeks 3 and 4. The Saints will move forward with Alvin Kamara (ribs), Mark Ingram, and Dwayne Washington as their rostered backs, but could look to sign Jones to their practice squad if he clears waivers.

Friday, October 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks. It will be Thomas' second straight missed start. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for next week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Thomas out again, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave and slot man Jarvis Landry (ankle) should be the top two receiving options for quarterback Andy Dalton, who will be making his second straight start for the ailing Jameis Winston (ankle, back). In his three games played so far in 2022, Thomas has 16 receptions on 22 targets for a solid 171 yards and three touchdowns, so fantasy managers will be hoping he can return next week.
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen announced that backup quarterback Andy Dalton will make his second straight start in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks with Jameis Winston (ankle, back) set to miss his second straight game. Winston is dealing with four small fractures in his back and an ankle injury, and he didn't practice at all this week. There's a chance he could be out again in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Dalton will be operating without receiver Michael Thomas (foot) for the second straight week as well. The Red Rifle went 20-for-28 with 236 yards, a touchdown and a lost fumble in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. He'll have an easier matchup against Seattle, but Dalton will be nothing more than a low-upside, low-end QB2.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but the team feels pretty good about him playing on Sunday. With Michael Thomas (foot) missing his second straight game this weekend, Landry will once again have a big opportunity to make some noise as the No. 2 wideout behind first-round rookie Chris Olave. Landry wasn't able to capitalize in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London, though, catching a measly two passes for seven yards, although he did have a successful two-point conversion. The 29-year-old should be in line for a better performance against Seattle's defense, but he'll be a low-upside flex option in PPR leagues, at best.

Thursday, October 06

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 32-year-old is dealing with a rib injury and will have two more chances to log a full practice this week. He has been used out of the Saints backfield this season and as a decoy. Hill had one catch for two yards while rushing for 116 yards on 12 attempts and two touchdowns over three games. Hill is a boom-or-bust option at tight end against the Seattle Seahawks, as he could score at any moment, but the gadget player has yet to see more than five touches per game in any of the three weeks.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (rib) said he's feeling good and plans to play in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks after he missed the loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London last week. He was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Kamara's rib injury has caused him to miss two of the team's four games already this year, but it sounds like he'll be ready to go this Sunday. The 27-year-old will wear extra padding to be on the safe side with his rib injury. If Kamara returns to action, he'll be in play as an RB2 in fantasy, and he could see even more usage in the passing game if receiver Michael Thomas (foot) misses his second straight game. If Kamara doesn't gain clearance for this weekend, veteran Mark Ingram II will once again serve as the Saints lead back.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday after he was inactive in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Unless Winston is able to get back out on the practice field on Friday, it's looking likely that he'll miss his second straight game in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. The 28-year-old is trying to recover from four small fractures in his back, in addition to an ankle injury. Veteran backup Andy Dalton went 20-for-28 for 236 yards, one touchdown and a lost fumble in last week's loss to Minnesota. Dalton will only be an option for fantasy managers in need to a QB option in superflex leagues if he makes another start under center for the Saints.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Thomas didn't play in the Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London last week and is trending towards missing his second game in a row this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. However, he could be a game-time decision on Sunday morning if he's able to return to practice on Friday. Still, fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 29-year-old wideout to play this weekend. If he's out again, rookie first-round Chris Olave should once again operate as the team's top wideout.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was able to practice for the second straight day on Thursday. He was officially listed as limited again on Thursday. Barring a setback on Friday, the 29-year-old slot receiver should suit up in Week 5 for a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. With Michael Thomas (foot) out in Week 4, Landry didn't capitalize at all, catching both of his targets for a disappointing seven yards, although he did score a two-point conversion to boost his limited fantasy day. With Thomas trending towards missing another game, Landry will have more fantasy upside, but it looks as though quarterback Andy Dalton might make a second straight start as well in place of the injured Jameis Winston (ankle, back). Landry is shaping up as a low-upside flex option in PPR formats.

Wednesday, October 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Thomas was inactive for the team's Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London after sustaining a foot injury in Week 3. Marquez Callaway saw the biggest increase in opportunity last week with Thomas sidelined as he played on 97% of snaps and saw six targets from Andy Dalton. Rookie Chris Olave should continue to produce regardless of Thomas' availability, but fantasy managers should monitor the status of Thomas, Jarvis Landry (ankle), and Jameis Winston (back, ankle) throughout the week before making lineup decisions regarding other Saints wideouts.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday after being unavailable for the portion seen by the media. Landry played in Week 4 despite entering Sunday morning with a questionable tag, but failed to capitalize on his opportunity with Michael Thomas (foot) and Alvin Kamara (ribs) both sidelined. He will not be a recommended fantasy play if Jameis Winston (back, ankle) is ruled out again, but could have some flex appeal if Winston returns and the other Saints' weapons remain inactive. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the status of all New Orleans' offensive pieces throughout the week.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday after missing the team's Week 4 contest. Winston is dealing with a number of injuries and should be considered highly questionable to suit up in Week 5. If he is forced to miss a second consecutive game, veteran Andy Dalton will take over QB1 duties for New Orleans once again. Fantasy managers should monitor Winston's status throughout the week before deciding to start any of the Saints' offensive weapons.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday after being scratched early Sunday morning ahead of the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Kamara also practiced in a limited capacity last week, so fantasy managers should monitor the situation closely to see if he is truly in line to suit up in Week 5. If Kamara is upgraded to a full participant at some point this week, he could be primed for a bounce-back performance against a Seattle Seahawks defense that has allowed the fourth-most PPR fantasy points to opposing running backs so far this season.

Sunday, October 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (rib) will not play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, head coach Dennis Allen tells Stacey Dales of NFL Network. The 27-year-old had been listed as questionable heading into the contest. New Orleans will now be without three key offensive weapons in Kamara, Jameis Winston (back), and Michael Thomas (foot). Although none of the Saints' playmakers have excessive fantasy appeal due to the dull state of the offense, Mark Ingram projects as a fine mid-to-low RB3 as he draws the start in Kamara's absence.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is officially active for Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. He had been listed as questionable. Landry should see a major increase in volume since the Saints will be without their three top playmakers in Michael Thomas (foot), Alvin Kamara (rib), and Jameis Winston (back). However, these injuries also hurt the overall strength of the offense, making it hard to trust Landry in fantasy football. He should be viewed as a high-end WR4 this week.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (hand/thumb) has exited the Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran back heads to the locker room with an unknown hand or thumb issue. It's uncertain whether or not Ingram will return to this contest. The Saints are already shorthanded at running back. Now, they will lean on Latavius Murray and Dwayne Washington the rest of the way, assuming Ingram doesn't return.

Saturday, October 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) was listed as doubtful on Friday but has now been declared out ahead of the team's Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Winston did not practice all week, so this news comes as no surprise to the Saints, who will also be without star wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot). Andy Dalton will start in place of the injured Winston, which is likely a downgrade for the offensive weapons in fantasy. New Orleans will hope to have Winston back for a Week 5 bout with the Seattle Seahawks.

Friday, September 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He could not practice all week and was ultimately ruled out for Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a foot injury and needs extra time to recover fully. His next chance to return will be Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Starting quarterback Jameis Winston is doubtful for Week 4. Receivers Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave will be backup Andy Dalton's top targets in Week 4. Both are considered flex options against a Vikings defense in the bottom 10 in DVOA against teams' top opposing wideouts.
		New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle, hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old was dealing with multiple injuries and did not practice this week. Andy Dalton is line to start Sunday's game against Minnesota and will be without top wideout Michael Thomas (foot), who was just ruled out. On Sunday, Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave will be the red rifle's top targets. Dalton signed a one-year deal this offseason to back up Winston. The 34-year-old threw for 1,515 yards and an 8:9 TD: INT ratio over eight games with the Bears in 2021. Dalton can be used as a streamer against a Vikings defense that ranks 26th in pass DVOA.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (rib) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings in London, but he's considered likely to play. NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill thinks that quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back, hip) being doubtful to play will be "great news" for Kamara's fantasy upside this weekend with backup Andy Dalton under center. Unlike Winston, Dalton will be much more willing to check down to Kamara under the backfield. The Vikings have also been generous when it comes to allowing receptions to RBs through three weeks. And with Michael Thomas (foot) out, there will be more targets available. Kamara is expected to play in London and will have RB2 upside in PPR leagues.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is questionable to play in London for the Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Landry missed practice to open the week on Wednesday but was then limited each of the last two days, giving him a pretty good chance to suit up on Sunday. Fellow wideout Michael Thomas (foot) has already been ruled out as well, so the 29-year-old slot man could be peppered with targets from backup quarterback Andy Dalton in this one with Jameis Winston (ankle, back, hip) doubtful to play. Along with Landry, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave will be the team's top two pass-catchers, with Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway battling for No. 3 duties.

Thursday, September 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back, hip) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) were not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. The expectation was that Winston would return to practice after being a DNP on Wednesday, so his and Thomas' availability for the Week 4 game in London against the Minnesota Vikings is up in the air. If Winston is unable to go Sunday, Andy Dalton would get the starting nod under center. The Saints are hopeful that Winston can return on Friday. He's dealing with four fractures in his back in addition to an ankle and hip-flexor injury. If Thomas is unable to suit up, Jarvis Landry (ankle) and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave would have much bigger roles in the passing game, although Landry's status could be in question as well.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was seen taking part in the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday after he didn't practice on Wednesday. It's good news for the Saints offense with Michael Thomas' (toe) status in doubt for Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. Landry isn't a lock to suit up this weekend either, and he'll likely be listed as limited on the final practice report, but the fact that he was back on the field gives him a chance to play against the Vikes. The 29-year-old went over 100 yards in the season opener but has been quiet since, catching six passes for 47 yards the last two weeks. If he plays and Thomas is inactive on Sunday, Landry could be a nice flex play with upside in PPR leagues.

Wednesday, September 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen "doesn't think" there is a concern about quarterback Jameis Winston's (ankle, back) availability for the Week 4 game in London against the Minnesota Vikings. Winston did not practice on Wednesday, but Allen anticipates that Winston will return to the practice field on Thursday. Andy Dalton handled first-team reps at practice, and if Winston were to suffer a setback, he'd likely start under center for the Saints. Winston clearly isn't 100 percent, although he did throw for 353 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. If he suits up this Sunday in London, he'll be a midrange QB2, at best, for fantasy managers.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was not seen at practice on Wednesday to begin the week. Thomas should be considered questionable to play in London in the Week 4 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings after he was injured in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The 29-year-old caught all five of his targets for 49 yards last Sunday, and thankfully his toe injury isn't on the same foot that caused him to miss all of the 2021 campaign. Jarvis Landry (foot) is also dealing with an injury this week, so there's a chance that Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith are the team's top three receivers this weekend if Thomas and Landry aren't cleared to play.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (foot) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Both he and Michael Thomas (toe) were injured in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and did not return, putting their availability in question for the Week 4 contest in London against the Minnesota Vikings. It doesn't sound like Landry's injury is very serious, so as long as he's able to practice later this week, he should have a pretty good shot at playing on Sunday in London. But with both Thomas and Landry banged up, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave is looking much more attractive in fantasy after seeing 13 targets each of the last two games.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs), wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) and tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) were all limited in Wednesday's practice. Kamara returned to the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers after sitting out in Week 2. He finished with 73 total yards on 17 touches, but backfield mate Mark Ingram II vultured a touchdown at the goal line. Barring a setback at practice this week, Kamara should be just fine for the Week 4 game in London against the Minnesota Vikings. The 27-year-old has been a disappointment so far, picking up 100 yards on 24 carries (4.2 yards per tote) while catching five of 11 targets for 19 yards in two games.

Tuesday, September 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has struggled through the first three weeks of the regular season. Despite that, head coach Dennis Allen plans on sticking with Winston through the rough times. Honestly, the Saints don't have many better options with Andy Dalton and Taysom Hill as the other choices at quarterback. Winston has four touchdowns and five interceptions with 858 passing yards through three games. He's clearly battling through injuries, which is hurting his performance. It's hard to imagine Winston having much fantasy value while he's still banged up. He might be worth using in two quarterback leagues, but remains a risky choice for the Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Monday, September 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Based on initial diagnoses, it doesn't look like the injuries to New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (toe) and Jarvis Landry (foot) are serious, but they will both have more tests on Monday to confirm. Landry is dealing with soreness. Thomas' injury isn't on the same foot as his previous ankle injury that sidelined him all of last year. Still, neither player is a lock to play in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. Thomas caught all five of his targets for 49 yards before leaving the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, while Landry caught two of his five targets for just 22 yards. Rookie first-rounder Chris Olave led the Saints in receiving with a 9-147-0 line, while Tre'Quan Smith stepped up to catch four of his five targets for 105 yards in the loss.

Sunday, September 25

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (rib) is expected to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He had been listed as questionable heading into this weekend. Kamara amassed just 11 touches for 43 scrimmage yards in Week 1 before missing last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Still, with a favorable matchup on tap, he should be viewed as a low-end RB1 in fantasy football.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Winston tossed a pair of touchdowns back in Week 1 but struggled mightily last week, getting picked off three times by the Buccaneers. He lacks reliability but should be viewed as a mid-range QB2 this week thanks to his favorable matchup.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (rib) is not expected to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. He had been listed as questionable heading into the contest. Hill totaled 81 rushing yards and one touchdown back in Week 1, but his production dropped down to 14 yards and zero scores last Sunday. His absence has minimal fantasy football ramifications.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is active for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. He has been banged up most of the season due to a ribs issue. Kamara missed last week's game, but will get back on the field for this game. There is no word on Kamara being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to get a full workload. Fantasy managers should consider Kamara a low-end RB1 for this matchup.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) is officially inactive for the Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. He was questionable heading into this contest, but it sounds like his rib issue was too much for him. Hill was fantastic in Week 1 but posted a dud in the following week. His absence shouldn't have much of an impact in fantasy football. There should be more targets for the Saints wideouts with Hill inactive for this game.
		New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (rib) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable heading into the contest. Most of Hill's allure comes from the fact that he is a gadget player, giving him quarterback, running back, and receiver upside while being classified as a tight end in most fantasy formats. His absence could lead to slightly more production from a depth running back like Mark Ingram, but not enough to change his fantasy football outlook.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) is officially active for Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable. Winston struggled against the Buccaneers last week, tossing just one touchdown and three interceptions. Still, he has a chance to get back on track in a favorable matchup versus the Panthers and should be viewed as a mid-range QB2 this week.
		New Orleans Saints starting left guard Andrus Peat (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The 28-year-old's role on the Saints' offensive line tasks him with protecting Alvin Kamara, Jameis Winston, and others.
		New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are questionable to return against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Thomas totaled five catches for 49 yards before exiting. He has 171 yards and three touchdowns this season, making him a fringe top-12 receiver in fantasy. Landry, meanwhile, amassed 114 yards in Week 1 but has totaled just 47 yards in two games since then. If both players are forced to miss time, Chris Olave would be the Saints' No. 1 wide receiver.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) will remain as the starting QB, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Winston threw for 353 yards and one touchdown during the loss to Carolina on Sunday. However, the signal-caller had two picks while completing only 61% of his attempts. In all fairness, a back issue is currently plaguing the 28-year-old, and he was without receivers Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Michael Thomas (foot) for much of the contest. Nonetheless, although Winston's job appears to be safe for now, it may not be if the team continues to struggle, potentially opening the door for Andy Dalton or Taysom Hill to eventually replace him down the line.

Friday, September 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is listed as questionable to play in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers after being a limited participant in practice all week. Kamara was inactive in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he's closer to returning to the field this week. If he's unable to go, Mark Ingram II and Tony Jones Jr. would continue to split the backfield, with Ingram being the primary back for fantasy purposes as a deep-league flex. If Kamara does return against Carolina, he'll be at risk of seeing a smaller workload as well, putting him as a risky low-end RB2 play for fantasy managers.
		After practicing on a limited basis all week, New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. Hill should be able to suit up this weekend despite being listed as questionable, but he shouldn't be viewed as a realistic option for fantasy lineups, even if running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) misses a second straight game. With Kamara out in the Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hill played just nine percent of the offensive snaps and had three carries for 14 yards. Through two weeks, the former quarterback has rushed seven times for 95 yards and a touchdown and has caught his only target for two yards.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers after being limited in practice all week. It was announced just before last week's kickoff that Winston was playing with four small fractures in his back, and he picked up an ankle injury in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It looks as though the 28-year-old will suit up again this weekend, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting a ton from him after he threw for 236 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions last week. While playing well below 100 percent health, Winston is a low-upside, midrange QB2 for fantasy managers.

Thursday, September 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was limited once again for Thursday's practice. The 27-year-old was limited on Wednesday and now Thursday, which should put him as questionable to play in Week 3. He continues to deal with a lingering ribs issue, so fantasy managers might have to wait until later in the week for more information. Kamara would have low-end RB1 value, assuming he can suit up against the Carolina Panthers. Otherwise, Mark Ingram II and Tony Jones Jr. would be asked to carry the load once again.

Wednesday, September 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Kamara was inactive in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it's a good sign that he was at least limited in the first practice session this week. The Saints' coaching staff will probably want to see him do more later this week before clearing him to play in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, so fantasy managers should consider him questionable for now. The 27-year-old was a disappointment in Week 1, playing 62 percent of the snaps while carrying just nine times for 39 yards and catching three of four targets for seven yards. In his absence last weekend, Tony Jones Jr. saw 50% of the snaps, with Mark Ingram II seeing 36.8% while leading the team with 10 carries for 60 yards.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) was listed as a limited practice participant for Wednesday's session. Head coach Dennis Allen said that Winston's reps will be managed heading into Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. Before the Week 2 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a report surfaced that Winston was playing through four fractures in his back. He didn't look good in the loss either, throwing for 236 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions on 40 attempts. It won't make him very attractive as a midrange QB2 in fantasy heading into Sunday's meeting with the Panthers.

Sunday, September 18

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) isn't expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers. The veteran didn't have a good week of practice, suiting up in a limited capacity or missing sessions altogether due to a rib injury. Fortunately, Mark Ingram II (ankle) is anticipated to be available, so he is more than capable of filling the void left by Kamara's likely absence. Tony Jones Jr. and Dwayne Washington (hamstring) could also get some touches, although not enough to make either man a dependable fantasy option.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran's likely availability is good news, especially with Alvin Kamara (ribs) not forecasted to play. Although Kamara is a top fantasy option, Ingram has proven to be a suitable replacement when needed, so he certainly could make life easier for the fantasy managers looking to replace Kamara in Week 2.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) is expected to play on Sunday against Tampa. The veteran is dealing with a back injury, although fortunately, he should be good to go. Winston had a strong fantasy showing during the season-opener against Atlanta, finishing with 269 yards and two touchdowns while completing 67.7% of his throws. Nevertheless, with Alvin Kamara (ribs) not forecasted to suit up, Winston may be throwing more than usual, which is an ideal situation for Michael Thomas, who looked fantastic in Week 1.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is not expected to play much if he plays at all during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He didn't practice much this week as he continues to dealing with a lingering ribs issue. The Saints might let him play, but will likely monitor his snaps. That being said, it sounds like Kamara is going to be a risky option against an already tough Bucs defensive line. His absence would mean more snaps for Mark Ingram II (ankle) who is banged up as well. It sounds like the Saints are going to have to attack through the air to move the ball on Sunday.
		New Orleans Saints running backs Mark Ingram II (ankle) and Troy Jones Jr. are expected to split up the workload in Week 2, according to Mike Triplett. It sounds like Alvin Kamara (ribs) won't be taking the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints could be in trouble with Ingram dealing with an injury as well. That means, Jones could see more snaps than normal, but he struggled last season. The Bucs have a strong run defense, so this sounds like a situation to avoid in fantasy formats. Ingram might have RB3 value, assuming he can actually stay on the field.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) has been officially ruled out for the Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Kamara didn't practice much this week. The Saints will need to lean on Mark Ingram II (ankle) and Tony Jones Jr. against the Bucs tough run defense. Ingram is already battling an injury himself, so Jones could see more snaps than expected. Despite that, neither should be considered anything more than a low-end RB3 for this Week 2 matchup.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) is active for Week 2 despite being listed as questionable. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Winston has four fractures in his back and is in a lot of pain, but he has no risk of suffering further damage. With Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined and a tough matchup with the Buccaneers on tap, the Saints could look to pass more on Sunday, leading to greater fantasy upside from Winston. He ranks as a mid-range QB this week.
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. With Alvin Kamara (ribs) inactive, Ingram and Tony Jones Jr. are expected to handle backfield duties on Sunday. Ingram should be viewed as a mid-to-low RB3 in fantasy football this week against a tough Buccaneers defense.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) has been diagnosed with a rib cartilage fracture, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Notably, this is the same injury that Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered on Thursday night. As a result of Kamara's injury, he was held out of action in Week 2, and his availability for Week 3 is also far from a guarantee. Mark Ingram will serve as the lead back for the duration of Kamara's absence.

Saturday, September 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice throughout the week and is questionable to play on Sunday against Tampa. The 26-year-old didn't suit up in Week 1 after suffering the injury during the final game of the preseason. With Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Chris Olave in the lineup, Smith's fantasy potential isn't promising, so his availability for Week 2 will only impact the most desperate managers.
		New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Under normal circumstances, Washington's status for any game wouldn't mean a thing. However, with Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) uncertain for Week 2, Washington could be in line for a more prominent role. Nevertheless, Tony Jones Jr. may also get some touches with the Saints' backfield banged up. Yet, if Kamara is good to go, everyone else's fantasy potential will drop significantly.

Friday, September 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was not on the field for the portion of Friday's practice that was open to the media. This doesn't necessarily mean he was a non-participant, but at the very least, he was significantly limited. For what it's worth, he was limited on Wednesday but did not practice on Thursday. Between his lack of participation and the Saints' signing of Latavius Murray, it's fair to wonder if Kamara could be inactive for Week 2. If that is the case, Mark Ingram would start at running back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving him RB3 appeal in fantasy football.
		New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kamara was limited in practice on Thursday, but he said out the last two days, putting his status in serious question for the divisional clash on Sunday. Ingram was limited all week. Kamara's fantasy managers should grab Ingram off the waiver wire if he's available, just in case Kamara is inactive this weekend. The Saints also have Tony Jones Jr. and Dwayne Washington, who is also questionable with a hamstring injury. If Kamara is inactive, Taysom Hill, who had four carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, will most definitely see an expanded workload on the ground next to Ingram.
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 game against his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the questionable tag, Winston is expected to play on Sunday in the divisional clash. Running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) are both questionable, but Winston will have his top three receivers available in Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. Winston went 23-for-34 for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He'll look to continue building chemistry with his receivers, but the matchup against Tampa's D isn't an easy one. Consider the 28-year-old signal-caller to be a high-end QB2.

Thursday, September 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The Saints recently added Latavius Murray to this running back room, so Ingram's limited availability may be a reason for that. In Week 1, the 32-year-old had four carries for 22 yards, one catch for one yard, and a lost fumble. If the 12-year vet cannot suit up in Week 2, he could jeopardize losing the No. 2 running back role to Murray. Besides being a handcuff for Alvin Kamara, Ingram's Week 2 status should not move the needle much for fantasy football.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday. He was inactive for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons after picking up a shoulder injury during the preseason finale. The 26-year-old will look to log a full practice on Thursday or Friday to improve his chances of suiting up for Week 2 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith is buried on the depth chart behind Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Chris Olave. Fantasy managers can leave Smith on the waiver for now.
		New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was present but not participating in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media after he was limited in practice on Wednesday with a rib injury. It's possible that the Saints are giving Kamara a day to rest, but we'll know more about his Week 2 status on Friday. Fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place just in case the 27-year-old is unable to go on Sunday in a divisional clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons in which he saw just nine carries for 39 yards on 62% of the snaps, Kamara's fantasy stock is already falling. Tight end Taysom Hill was more productive on his four carries and also scored a touchdown. Hill and veteran Mark Ingram II figure to split backfield touches if Kamara is inactive.

Wednesday, September 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday with a back injury, which is why he went into the injury tent in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints don't sound too worried about Winston's injury after he went 23-for-34 for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the season-opening come-from-behind victory. Barring a setback on Thursday or Friday, the 28-year-old should make the start in Week 2 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa's defense shut down a mediocre Cowboys offense in Week 1 and will be bringing plenty of pressure against Winston this weekend. He'll be a midrange QB2 for fantasy managers in Week 2.

Tuesday, September 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Latavius Murray to their practice squad. This doesn't come as a surprise after Mark Ingram II struggled in Week 1, while Alvin Kamara (ribs) continues to deal with a lingering injury. Murray spent two seasons with New Orleans before joining the Baltimore Ravens last season. In 14 games, Murray rushed for 501 yards on 119 attempts with six touchdowns in 2021. He could quickly be elevated to the active roster with the Saints backs struggling right now. He's worth monitoring in fantasy leagues, but this would likely turn into a committee situation.

Monday, September 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that running back Alvin Kamara (rib) was dealing with a rib issue in the narrow Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, but Allen said, "I think he's going to be fine." Kamara out-snapped Mark Ingram II 38 to 20 on Sunday, carrying the ball nine times for 39 yards while added three receptions for seven yards through the air. The problem was tight end Taysom Hill, who stole four carries away for a team-high 81 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Negative game script didn't help the 27-year-old, but if Hill continues to be involved on the ground, it will lower Kamara's ceiling. Check his injury status this week, but it sounds as though he should be ready to go in a tough matchup against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.

Sunday, September 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Thomas was limited in all three practices this past week and officially sports a "questionable" designation heading into Sunday morning. Although there's no denying that Thomas is a playmaker, his injury history and lingering hamstring issue are still somewhat concerning. As such, he falls into the WR3 tier for his first game since Week 14 of the 2020 season.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially active for Week 1 despite being listed as questionable. He has some appeal with a divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on tap, but fantasy managers should approach the situation with caution considering Thomas hasn't played in a regular season game since Week 14 back in 2020. Additionally, quarterback Jameis Winston is far from a sure thing, and Thomas also faces competition from Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry in the Saints' receiver room. Managers with depth at wide receiver should consider starting someone else this week.

Friday, September 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy has agreed to a new deal with the organization. The former second round pick is coming off the worst season of his career. Despite that, the two sides have agreed to a five-year $63.75 million deal. McCoy is normally above average, but battled through a calf injury last season. The Saints believe in him enough to warrant giving him $40 million guaranteed. This deal locks up the 25-year-old with the Saints through the 2027 campaign.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was limited once again during Thursday's practice. The stud wideout has practiced in back-to-back days, which is a good sign. It sounds like the organization is optimistic that Thomas will be able to get on the field for the season opener on Sunday. Thomas has been dealing with a hamstring issue for several weeks. The expectation is that he'll play on Sunday, but fantasy managers should be cautious. There should be more information after Friday's practice.
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Safety Tyrann Mathieu (illness) is also questionable after missing Friday's practice. Thomas practiced in a limited capacity in three practices this week and has been dealing with a nagging hamstring issue since Aug. 21. The good news is that the Saints play an early game on Sunday against Atlanta, so fantasy managers will know right away if they should leave him in their starting lineups as a WR3/flex. If Thomas doesn't suit up in Week 1, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave and veteran slot man Jarvis Landry will be quarterback Jameis Winston's top two targets through the air, with Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith battling for No. 3 duties.

Thursday, September 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is aiming for a return to his record-setting form that fans saw three seasons ago. When asked if his 2019 self was still there, Thomas replied, "I'm trying to top that." The former All-Pro wideout has had his last two seasons marred by ankle injuries. Despite dealing with a recent hamstring injury, Thomas' status for Week 1 appears to be on the right track, as he started to practice this week as a limited participant on Wednesday. Whether or not the sixth-year pro can live up to those lofty goals remains to be seen. For now, his outlook is certainly looking better than it has in recent years.
		The New Orleans Saints signed offensive guard Wyatt Davis off the New York Giants practice squad to their active roster on Thursday. The former Minnesota Vikings third-round pick will now serve as offensive line depth in New Orleans heading into the team's Week 1 regular season matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old from Ohio State played in just six games (no starts) for the Vikings in his rookie season last year.

Wednesday, September 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was present at the team's closed walk-through practice on Monday, another positive sign that he remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is over the ankle issues that caused him to miss all of last season, but a lingering hamstring injury caused him to miss around two weeks of training camp practices this summer. The 29-year-old's health will remain a question mark until we see him operate in a regular season game alongside new wideouts Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. All signs points to Thomas being active this Sunday, where he should be considered a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 for fantasy lineups.
		New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen was non-committal about wide receiver Michael Thomas' (hamstring) Week 1 status against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. "We'll see, but he's progressing," Allen said. Thomas missed the final two preseason games with a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he was able to get in a limited practice on Wednesday is good news for his status for the regular season opener. Fantasy managers are justified in being skeptical about the 29-year-old after he missed all of last year and most of 2020 with ankle issues. If fully healthy, he could easily be the team's No. 1 receiver this year, but he also has to contend with newcomers Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. If he plays, Thomas will be a WR3/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 1.

Monday, September 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) has a chance to be ready by early November, according to sources. At the very least, he'll be able to practice by then, and he could be a key contributor down the stretch. It was originally believed that Penning might be out for the entire 2022 season after having surgery on his foot, so it's great news for the Saints. The 23-year-old was the No. 19 overall pick in this year's draft out of Northern Iowa.

Friday, September 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints officially placed rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, assuring that he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Penning is out indefinitely after having surgery on a torn ligament in his foot, and he's expected to miss well beyond the first four games of the year. With Penning on the shelf to open the 2022 campaign, veteran tackle James Hurst is expected to start at left tackle on quarterback Jameis Winston's blind side. Hurst also dealt with a foot injury that caused him to miss some action in the preseason.

Thursday, September 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) has not played football since December 13th, 2020, but the expectation is that he will be on the field in Week 1. The 29-year-old was described as "looking like his old self," before suffering a setback from a hamstring injury. Fortunately, it does not appear this will limit him from participating against the Falcons in their season opener. The former offensive player of the year was extremely productive during his last full campaign in 2019, amassing 149 receptions for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns. It is unreasonable to expect him to repeat these numbers in 2022, especially considering so much time has passed. However, he could still be valuable for fantasy football. Thomas will carry the risk of re-injury with him into the season and does have more target competition, including rookie Chris Olave and veteran Jarvis Landry. This makes him more likely to be a top-24 option if he can remain healthy, with additional upside if he can regain his form.
		New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye was arrested Thursday morning for aggravated assault with a firearm, according to a source. His attorney said in a statement that Maye "vehemently denies the allegation." It's a big deal after the Saints signed him to a three-year, $28.5 million deal in free agency in order to be the starter opposite newcomer Tyrann Mathieu. The Saints secondary is deep, which is why they traded Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this week. But suddenly their secondary could be a question mark heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons if Maye is unable to play. Stay tuned for more updates on this situation.

Tuesday, August 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		The New Orleans Saints released quarterback Ian Book on Tuesday, according to a source. Book will be a practice-squad target if he clears waivers. In the team's preseason finale last Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers, the 24-year-old went 11-for-15 for 81 yards and a touchdown, also adding a 50-yard run. The Saints will roll with starter Jameis Winston and backup Andy Dalton into Week 1 of the regular season, and Book would be the third option if he rejoins the team. The former fourth-round pick last year started one game in his rookie season in 2021, going 12-for-20 for 135 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Saturday, August 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints first-round rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning (toe) suffered what is believed to be a bad case of turf toe in the preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. Penning will have an MRI exam to diagnose the damage, but he'll be out for a while. The 23-year-old had his foot stepped on in the first quarter, and he needed to be carted off the field. It's a tough break for the first-rounder, who won't be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 11. James Hurst (foot) is also dealing with an injury heading into the regular season.
		New Orleans Saints rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning tore a ligament in his foot and will require surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. He suffered the injury during Friday's preseason game when an opponent stepped on him. He was carted off the field and has now been ruled out indefinitely. James Hurst is slated to play left tackle in Penning's absence, though it's worth noting that he's dealing with a foot injury of his own and isn't a lock to play in Week 1, either.

Thursday, August 25

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) hasn't been healthy in two years, but he's looking like his old self despite tweaking his hamstring late in training camp. The Saints have been cautious with how much Thomas has practiced this summer, but when he's been on the field he's been crisp and hasn't looked hindered by an ankle injury that cost him most of 2020 and all of 2021. Veteran Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave will take some of the heat off Thomas in his return. Thomas' hamstring ailment will need to be monitored, but it doesn't sound serious and shouldn't keep him from playing in Week 1. If the 29-year-old returns to being a WR1 in New Orleans, he'll be a steal as a WR3 in fantasy drafts.

Monday, August 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is currently dealing with "a little bit of a hamstring issue," according to head coach Dennis Allen. The multi-time Pro Bowl wideout has looked good during practices as of late. While any ailment is concerning, especially for a guy who missed all of last season with an ankle injury, he appears to still have a green light for Week 1. Thomas' draft stock has dropped since being the top fantasy receiver. However, despite the presence of Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave, along with the departure of his former signal-caller, Drew Brees, Thomas still has top-10 fantasy potential at the position, assuming he remains healthy.

Sunday, August 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot, knee) returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since injuring his foot nearly two weeks ago. The 28-year-old was already recovering from an ACL tear when he suffered the foot injury but is reportedly healthy enough to participate in 7-on-7 drills again. The Florida State product was gaining steam early in the season before the injury occurred and seems like the best choice to lead this offense in 2022. Winston may be cautious about taking off and running early in the year, limiting any rushing upside he may possess while making him more of a weekly streaming option.