Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. HC Dennis Allen has been optimistic about Carr's chances of returning for this weekend's game against the Panthers but has stopped short of guaranteeing it. We'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.
Saints HC Dennis Allen said Monday that QB Derek Carr (oblique) is expected to return to practice this week. Allen added that he's "optimistic" Carr will be able to play vs. the Panthers on Sunday. That'd be excellent news for everyone in this New Orleans offense. The Saints averaged just 15 points and 215 passing yards per game without Carr over the past three weeks.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed 10 times for 67 yards in a blowout loss to the Chargers. He added 6 grabs on a massive 11 targets, giving him 13+ PPR points in all but one game in 2024.
Saints RB Kendre Miller was knocked out of Sunday's game vs. the Chargers with a hamstring injury. It's unclear if this is the same hamstring that cost him all of August and the first six games of the season. Miller had already emerged as New Orleans' No. 2 RB, but he simply has not been able to stay healthy since arriving in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) is officially inactive for today’s game vs. the Chargers. We’re expecting him back for next weekend’s game against the Panthers. QB Spencer Rattler makes his third straight start today but isn’t a recommended play in any fantasy format.
Saints TE Taysom Hill (rib) practiced all week and will play vs. the Chargers on Sunday. Hill has averaged 4.7 carries and 1.0 targets per game this season. He’s back in play as a TD-dependent flier in half-PPR and especially non-PPR leagues.
Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers. He should have a chance to make it back for Week 9, but QB Spencer Rattler will start this weekend. He’s not a recommended starter even in 2-QB fantasy leagues.
Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) is off the final Week 8 injury report and will play vs. the Chargers on Sunday. QB play is a concern with Derek Carr still out. But Olave should dominate targets with no WR Rashid Shaheed. Olave cracks the top 24 in our Week 8 WR Rankings.
Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) graduated to a full practice on Thursday. He's on track to be cleared for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers. QB play is a concern with Derek Carr expected to miss again, but Olave should dominate targets with WR Rashid Shaheed out.
Saints TE Taysom Hill (rib) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He should have a good chance to return for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers, but we'll keep tabs on his status leading up to that one. The Saints could certainly use Hill's spark on offense. If he plays, he'll be a TD-dependent fantasy option in half-PPR and especially non-PPR leagues.
Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He should be tracking toward a return for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers, but nothing's a given when it comes to concussions. We'll keep you updated on Olave's progress over the next few days.
Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. HC Dennis Allen said afterward that QB Spencer Rattler will likely start this weekend's game vs. the Chargers. We're tentatively expecting Carr back for Week 9.
The Saints and RB Alvin Kamara agreed on a two-year, $24.5 million extension, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Kamara was likely to hit free agency this offseason but is now signed with New Orleans through the 2026 campaign. There had been some talk of a Kamara trade recently, but this new deal puts that to bed.
Saints HC Dennis Allen said Friday that QB Derek Carr (oblique) has a chance to play in Week 8 and will "very likely" be back at least by Week 9. Carr is scheduled to resume throwing on Saturday. "This is a functionality question," Allen added. We'll track Carr's progress next week. It's unclear if QB Spencer Rattler or QB Jake Haener will start vs. the Chargers next week if Carr remains out. Rattler was knocked out of the Thursday night loss to the Broncos with a hip pointer but will likely be available for Week 8.
Saints CB Paulson Adebo fractured his right femur in Thursday night's loss to the Broncos. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Adebo already had surgery early Friday morning and is looking at a 4-5 month recovery timeline. Adebo is set to hit unrestricted free agency in March.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara mustered just 24 scoreless yards in the Week 7 loss to the Broncos. Down their starting QB, top two WRs, and multiple starting offensive linemen, the Saints offense had no chance against a quality Broncos defense. New Orleans mustered just 271 total yards and 10 points. Kamara found no running room, averaging an ugly 1.4 yards on his seven carries. He at least caught six of seven targets to help his PPR tally -- but those grabs totaled only 14 yards.
Saints WR Rashid Shaheed had the meniscus repaired in his knee today and will be out for the rest of the season. He will go on Injured Reserve and face a four to six month recovery.
Saints HC Dennis Allen said Wednesday that QB Derek Carr (oblique) is "getting closer into the day-to-day type of range." Carr is officially doubtful for Thursday night's game vs. the Broncos, but it sounds like he has a chance to make it back for Week 8. We'll see how QB Spencer Rattler fares in his second career start against Denver.
Saints TE Taysom Hill (rib) is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game vs. the Broncos. He got back on the practice field this week but hasn't been cleared for game action. We'll see if he can make it back for Week 8. Alvin Kamara will continue to dominate backfield work for the Saints with Hill out.
Saints WR Rashid Shaheed is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Broncos and likely longer. HC Dennis Allen said Wednesday that Shaheed is set for surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his knee. There's a “chance” he lands on IR, Allen added. We'll look for further details on Shaheed's timeline for return, but expect him to at least miss Week 8. New Orleans' bye isn't until Week 12.
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