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Dante Pettis Dante Pettis Reverts to practice squad
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
Pettis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Pettis was elevated to the Saints' active roster for the second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's win over the Browns, catching his lone target for nine yards across seven offensive snaps. The Washington product also played five special-teams snaps and returned two punts for 54 yards, including a 53-yard return that was initially ruled an 88-yard touchdown before being called back for stepping out of bounds. He's expected to rejoin the Saints' active roster following the team's Week 12 bye. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Sees solid target share Week 11
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 8:22 PM
Moreau notched three receptions (on four targets) for 50 yards during Sunday's 35-14 victory against the Browns.
Analysis: Moreau briefly exited with a shoulder injury in the first half before returning in the second quarter. The tight end logged three catches in the second half as the Saints scored over 30 points for the first time since Week 1. He did not see any targets in the red zone though, as fellow tight end Juwan Johnson scored the team's shortest touchdown with a one-yard reception to go up 28-14 in the fourth quarter. Moreau's average target share still isn't enough to justify fantasy relevance in most formats unless he plays an outsized role as a red-zone threat. With the Saints on bye Week 12, Moreau's next chance to get back into the end zone will come versus the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 1. |
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Jordan Mims Jordan Mims Logs two carries Week 11
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 8:11 PM
Mims totaled two carries for three yards during Sunday's 35-14 victory over Cleveland.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie was once again a non-factor in the rushing game, as Alvin Kamara led the way with 16 carries while do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill exploded for 138 rushing yards and three touchdowns on seven carries. Mims has now logged five or fewer carries in each oo his last three appearances, and his usage hasn't increased despite the continued absence of No. 2 running back Jamaal Williams (groin). The Saints will have a bye Week 12 before returning to play the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 1, which could give time for Williams to get healthy before reprising his own minimal role behind Kamara and Hill. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Finds end zone Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:35 PM
Johnson caught all three of his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The tight end was on the other end of a one-yard TD toss form Derek Carr in the fourth quarter. It's Johnson's second score of the season but his first since the Saints' season opener, and he has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a game this season. Johnson will remain a TD-dependent fantasy option on the other side of New Orleans' Week 12 bye. |
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Marquez Valdes-Scantling Another long TD in Sunday's win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:33 PM
Valdes-Scantling caught two of four targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: For the second straight week, Valdes-Scantling and Derek Carr hooked up for a long TD -- this one a 71-yarder in the second quarter -- but the wideout did most of the work this time, taking a short pass over the middle and racing more than 60 yards to paydirt. The four targets were Valdes-Scantling's highest volume in three games since joining New Orleans, but he's posted a mammoth 6-201-3 line on his meager eight looks. He'll try not to cool down during the Saints' Week 12 bye. |
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Taysom Hill Taysom Hill Massive day on ground
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:26 PM
Hill carried the ball seven times for 138 yards and three touchdowns and caught eight of 10 targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns. He also completed one of two passes for 18 yards with an interception and returned one kickoff for 42 yards.
Analysis: The 34-year-old lived up to his Swiss army knife reputation as he put together a career-best performance on the ground. Hill scored a 10-yard TD in the first quarter before putting the game away in the fourth, galloping for a 33-yard score early in the final frame and a 75-yard touchdown with less than three minutes left. Hill has six rushing TDs on the season, two short of his career high, and he figures to be heavily involved in the offense on the other side of the Saints' Week 12 bye. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Takes back seat to Taysom
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:20 PM
Kamara carried the ball 16 times for 67 yards and caught all four of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The Saints' ground game dominated, but it wasn't Kamara leading the way, as Taysom Hill erupted for 138 rushing yards and three TDs. It's the first time since Week 7 that Kamara hasn't reached 100 scrimmage yards, but his TD drought stands at five games. He'll get a chance to recharge his batteries during a Week 12 bye. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr Two TDs in win over Cleveland
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 5:18 PM
Carr completed 21 of 27 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns. He added eight yards on his only carry.
Analysis: The veteran QB found Marquez Valdes-Scantling for another long touchdown, this one a 71-yard catch-and-run in the second quarter, and Carr also hit Juwan Johnson for a one-yard score in the fourth as the Saints put the game away. Carr has been efficient since returning from an oblique strain, posting a 66.3 percent completion rate, 5:0 TD:INT and 9.1 YPA in three games, and even with both Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) on IR he's stayed productive heading into New Orleans' Week 12 bye. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Returns to action Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:10 PM
Moreau has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns after hurting his shoulder in the first quarter, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Moreau exited in the first quarter after being slammed to the ground on an attempted catch, and he was initially deemed questionable to return. However, the tight end has since been able to re-enter the contest. Moreau will thus be able to continue working as part of the Saints' tight-end trio along with Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Leaves game with shoulder injury
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 12:50 PM
Moreau (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Moreau got slammed to the ground while making a catch late in the first quarter, which was ultimately nullified by a holding call. Moreau managed to walk back to the bench under his own power, and while he is being evaluated, Dallin Holker could see more snaps on offense behind Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill. |
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Spencer Rattler Spencer Rattler Emergency QB for Week 11
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 11:02 AM
Rattler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: For a second straight game, Rattler will serve as the Saints' third emergency quarterback. That means he will only be allowed to see the field Sunday if both starter Derek Carr and backup Jake Haener leave the game due to injury. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Healthy scratch Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:48 AM
Tipton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Despite the Saints having three wide receivers on injured reserve and five on the active roster, Tipton will remain in street clothes Sunday while Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Cedrick Wilson, Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis will man the position. Tipton's next chance for game action will come after a Week 12 bye on Sunday, Dec. 1 versus the Rams. |
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Cedrick Wilson Cedrick Wilson Back in action Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:37 AM
Wilson (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: Wilson has missed two of the last three games, first due to a hip injury and then a shoulder issue, but after being listed as limited on all three Week 11 practice reports, he'll be back in action Sunday. The Saints currently have three wide receivers -- Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Bub Means (ankle) -- on injured reserve, and Mason Tipton is a healthy scratch, so Wilson will be vying with Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the elevated Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis for snaps. In his last three appearances, Wilson has accrued a 10-119-1 line on 13 targets. |
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Dante Pettis Dante Pettis Elevated by Saints for Week 11
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:45 PM
The Saints elevated Pettis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pettis will be elevated to the Saints' active roster for a second straight week. He played 11 snaps (seven on offense, four on special teams) in Week 10 against the Falcons, finishing with one catch for eight yards while adding 26 kickoff return yards. Pettis will likely reprise his role as the Saints' primary kickoff returner against the Browns on Sunday. |
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Cedrick Wilson Cedrick Wilson Questionable for Week 11
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Wilson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Wilson was a limited practice participant all week after missing Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. He may have a significant role if he avoids the inactive list before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, as the Saints have arguably the thinnest WR room in the league right now. Their wideouts combined for just six targets in the win last week, with two of those being TD passes to Marquez Valdes-Scantling. |
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Jamaal Williams Jamaal Williams Out another week
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 2:58 PM
Williams (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Williams missing a third straight game, Jordan Mims again figures to serve as the No. 2 running back behind workhorse Alvin Kamara. Williams didn't practice at all this week, and his next chance to play will be on the other side of an upcoming Week 12 bye. |
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Cedrick Wilson Cedrick Wilson Stays limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 3:31 PM
Wilson (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Wilson injured his shoulder Week 9 at Carolina and wasn't able to practice last week en route to inactive status this past Sunday against the Falcons. With back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 11 prep, he's put himself in a position to return to action Sunday versus the Browns, but Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he takes a designation into the weekend. |
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Jamaal Williams Jamaal Williams Sitting out another practice
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 2:47 PM
Williams (groin) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Williams has sat out the Saints' last two games and has yet to take any practice reps this week, so he may be facing an uphill battle to gain clearance for Sunday's contest against the Browns. If Williams remains out for another game, the Saints could continue to lean on Taysom Hill and Jordan Mims to spell lead back Alvin Kamara. |
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Jamaal Williams Jamaal Williams Sits out practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:59 PM
Williams (groin) didn't take part in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Dating back to last week, Williams has been listed as a non-participant in two straight practices due to a groin issue, missing the last two games a result. He was seen on an exercise bike in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, so it's unclear where Williams stands in his recovery effort as Sunday's game against the Browns approaches. |
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Cedrick Wilson Cedrick Wilson Limited Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:54 PM
Wilson (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Wilson wasn't able to mix into any drills last week before he was ruled out for this past Sunday's contest versus the Falcons due to a shoulder injury, so his ability to handle some on-field work to kick off Week 11 prep generally is a positive sign. He'll have two more sessions this week to put himself on a path to returning to action Sunday against the Browns. |
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