Saints rookie RB Kendre Miller caught only 29 passes in 33 college games. Yet he believes he can step into a sizable receiving role in New Orleans. "It was something I never got to show [at TCU],” Miller said. "The coaches here, they've got me on the Jugs and the tennis ball machines. They were like, we knew it was in you, that's why we drafted you, we know you can catch. Just showing everybody else in the world my ability will be a big thing for me, and I'm ready to get out there and compete.” Miller name-dropped Alvin Kamara, who remains a suspension candidate after getting indicted in February. “How they use [Kamara] is kind of unique, and watching film every day, we watch a bunch of clips of him,” the rookie said. “How they use him in the pass game, that's pretty cool. I feel like I can step in and pretty much do the same thing.” If Kamara’s suspended, Miller’s ability in pass protection will be key in getting him on the field for passing downs. Jamaal Williams, of course, arrived on a 3-year deal in March. See our updated RB projections for more on all 32 backfields.

Saints RB Kendre Miller (ankle) remained sidelined in practice all week and is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Lions. Jamaal Williams will again operate as New Orleans’ No. 2 RB but isn’t a fantasy option.

Saints RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. Falcons. The rookie didn’t practice all week. Jamaal Williams will continue to operate as New Orleans’ No. 2 RB but isn’t a viable fantasy play.

Saints RB Kendre Miller (ankle) missed practice all week and is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings. The rookie has totaled just four carries and two targets since RB Jamaal Williams returned in Week 7, so there’s little fantasy impact here.

Saints RB Kendre Miller (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. The rookie has totaled just four carries and two targets over the past three weeks, so his absence vs. the Vikings this weekend would have very little fantasy impact.

Saints RB Kendre Miller suffered an ankle injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Bears. He was operating as the No. 2 RB before exiting, taking one carry for no gain and catching his only target for 31 yards. We'll update Miller's status when we learn more.