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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Posts 37 yards in Week 12 loss
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:34 PM
Vele caught three of seven targets for 37 yards in the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: With Brandin Cooks booted from the roster over the weekend following the trade of Rashid Shaheed at the deadline a couple weeks ago, Vele has taken over as the Saints' WR2 behind Chris Olave. His seven targets versus Atlanta tied for second on the team behind Olave's 13. Vele will need to show more of a ceiling in the box score before he can be trusted as a fantasy contributor. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Leading receiver on 13 targets
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 8:16 PM
Olave had nine receptions on 13 targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Olave stayed hot coming out of the Saints' bye week despite his team finding itself back in the loss column after beating the Panthers in Week 10. The 25-year-old generated a stellar PPR score on the backs of his second-highest target and reception totals of 2025. The Ohio State product continues to display a good rapport with rookie QB Tyler Shough, with the duo producing 17 receptions for 231 yards and a touchdown in the three games the latter has started this season. Olave should be treated as a starting-caliber receiver with a high fantasy floor in next Sunday's road tilt against Miami. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Getting MRI on knee
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:04 PM
Kamara is getting an MRI on his knee after suffering an injury during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Kamara has produced at least 1,160 scrimmage yards in each of his first eight NFL regular seasons, but that streak of 1,000-yard campaigns would be in jeopardy if the MRI results reveal an injury significant enough to warrant Kamara missing additional action. Rookie sixth-round pick Devin Neal took over as the Saints' lead back after Kamara got hurt, and Neal would presumably lead New Orleans' backfield in Week 13 at Miami if Kamara isn't available. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Steps in for injured starter Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:01 PM
Neal rushed seven times for 18 yards while catching five of seven targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Starting tailback Alvin Kamara (knee) was forced out of Sunday's contest in the first half and did not return. Neal -- who has been operating as the Saints' No. 2 option with Kendre Miller (knee) on IR -- took over lead-back duties and finished with 61 yards from scrimmage on 14 combined touches. The 21-year-old Neal did most of his damage as a receiver with the Saints playing from behind right out of the gate. The sixth-round rookie could find himself in a favorable fantasy situation as New Orleans' starter in Week 13 if Kamara's injury forces him to miss next Sunday's tilt against Miami. Neal is worth a speculative add until more clarification on Kamara's injury rolls out during the upcoming practice week. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Ruled out Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:16 PM
Kamara (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
Analysis: Kamara endured an awkward tackle in the first half that required multiple visits to the sideline tent before he went to the locker room. He'll finish Week 12 action with five touches for 15 yards from scrimmage and no TDs. Devin Neal will assume No. 1 RB duties from Kamara, but do-it-all Taysom Hill also is on hand for carries out of certain formations. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Hurts knee Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:37 PM
Kamara sustained a knee injury during Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
Analysis: Kamara was twisted to the turf awkwardly on a tackle in the first half, after which he visited the medical tent multiple times before going to the locker room. He combined for five touches for 15 yards from scrimmage prior to his departure. Devin Neal will take over the No. 1 RB role for as long as Kamara is sidelined. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Leaves Sunday's game
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:27 PM
Kamara (undisclosed) went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara was twisted up on a tackle and went to the turf awkwardly in the first half. He visited the medical tent multiple times before leaving the Saints' sideline. At the time of his exit, he notched 11 yards on three carries and hauled in both of his targets for four yards. Devin Neal will step in for Kamara for as long as the latter is out of the contest. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Healthy scratch Week 12
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:05 PM
Estime (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Analysis: Estime joined the Saints' active roster in early November to provide the Saints with more backfield depth after Kendre Miller tore his ACL in mid-October. Estime saw five snaps (three on offense, two on special teams) in Week 10 against the Panthers, but he will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's NFC South clash. That leaves Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal as the Saints' two running backs on the active roster for Week 12. Estime's next chance to play is Week 13 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 30. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Suiting up again in Week 12
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 1:59 PM
Kamara (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
Analysis: Kamara has been listed with an ankle injury on Saints practice reports since early October, but he suited up for each of the team's five games before a Week 11 bye, racking up 69 touches for 282 yards from scrimmage and no TDs during that span. He'll continue to operate as New Orleans' lead runner Sunday, though backup Devin Neal did notch 14 touches for 54 total yards over the last three outings. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Likely to suit up Sunday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:47 PM
Kamara (ankle), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against Atlanta, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Kamara has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue since early October, but the issue hasn't yet cost him any time. Following New Orleans' Week 11 bye, Kamara logged a trio of limited practices this week and again seems likely to play Sunday. He should continue to lead the Saints' backfield, with rookie Devin Neal serving as the team's No. 2 running back. |
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Dante Pettis Dante Pettis Elevated from practice squad
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 4:58 PM
The Saints elevated Pettis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Falcons.
Analysis: Pettis made his season debut with the Saints in Week 10, serving as the team's punt returner in place of Rashid Shaheed, who was traded to Seattle. Coming out of the team's bye week, it appears Pettis will continue his role as a returner in Sunday's matchup versus Atlanta. |
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Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks Ruled out while awaiting departure
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:35 PM
Cooks (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against Miami.
Analysis: Cooks and the Saints mutually agreed earlier this week to part ways, but for now he's still on the team's roster. The reason for that, per Matthew Paras of nola.com, is that the two sides are working on adjusting his contract. It still seems to be a foregone conclusion that Cooks will hit the waiver wire in due time. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Listed as questionable
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:15 PM
Kamara (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Kamara's presence on injury reports has been a constant for New Orleans since he hurt his ankle during a practice in early October. A Week 11 bye apparently didn't change anything, with the Saints now listing Kamara as questionable for a third straight game. He's yet to actually miss a game this year, and he even took a season-high 22 carries his last time out, finishing with 115 total yards on 25 touches in the Week 10 win over Carolina. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Reps capped Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:54 PM
Kamara (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara hasn't been a full participant in practice since Week 7 and has carried questionable tags into the past two contests, but he has yet to miss a game this season. Even if he remains limited in Friday's session and is listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game against the Falcons, Kamara should still have a strong chance at suiting up this weekend and leading the New Orleans ground attack. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Turns in full session
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 9:23 PM
Stoll (ankle) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Stoll missed the Saints' Week 10 matchup against the Panthers with an ankle injury. He got additional rest over the team's bye and appears ready to return in Week 12 against the Falcons. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Still managing practice workload
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:55 PM
Kamara (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara injured his ankle during practice Oct. 8 and has been listed on injury reports ever since. Any limitations are likely just a matter of maintenance, with Kamara presumably on track for his usual role after a Week 11 bye. Blowout losses have limited his rush attempts a number of times this season, but that's less likely to be a problem this week against the injury-riddled Falcons. |
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Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Joins active roster
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 1:55 PM
Austin signed with the Saints' active roster Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Notre Dame product joined the Saints' practice squad in late September and has now been signed to the active roster. Austin appeared in New Orleans' Week 3 loss to the Seahawks, playing 22 offensive snaps but failing to catch his lone target. In a corresponding move, the Saints and Brandin Cooks mutually parted ways Wednesday. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Catches one pass Week 10
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:18 PM
Vele had one reception (on three targets) for 15 yards during Sunday's 17-7 win against Carolina.
Analysis: Vele was expected to see more playing time after the Saints traded away their WR2 Rashid Shaheed on Tuesday. But the second-year wideout didn't see a corresponding uptick in targets. Four of New Orleans' pass-catchers logged three targets, including running backs Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal, along with tight end Foster Moreau. WR1 Chris Olave and TE1 Juwan Johnson led the team with eight and four targets, respectively. If New Orleans' offense continues to lean into their running backs and tight ends, then Vele doesn't figure to see much increase in production after this Shaheed trade. His next opportunity to play will be after the Saints' Week 11 bye week when they face Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Accrues seven touches Sunday
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:16 PM
Neal tallied four rushes for 22 yards and gathered in all three targets for nine yards during Sunday's 17-7 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: Neal operated as the Saints' RB2 behind Alvin Kamara for the second week in a row. The Saints' offense bounced back after last week's dreadful performance in a loss to the Rams, and Kamara powered the running game with a season-high 22 carries for 83 yards. Neal hasn't seen much usage over the last two games, as Taysom Hill has continued to cycle in as a rushing quarterback in short-yardage and goal-line situations. The 22-year-old running back's next opportunity will come after the Saints' Week 11 bye when they face the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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Taysom Hill Taysom Hill Logs seven carries Week 10
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:14 PM
Hill logged seven carries for 20 yards and zero receptions (on one target) for zero yards during Sunday's 17-7 win over Carolina. He also failed to complete his lone passing attempt.
Analysis: Hill tallied a season high in rushing attempts for his second straight game with at least 20 rushing yards. But four of his seven carries came on consecutive plays immediately before QB1 Tyler Shough kneeled it out on the final drive of the fourth quarter. The 35-year-old once again finished with the Saints' second-most carries behind Alvin Kamara (22) and ahead of RB2 Devin Neal (four). Over six games this season, Hill has totaled 22 carries for 52 yards and a rushing touchdown, and he has three catches on four targets. The Saints will be on bye during Week 11, so Hill's next chance to score won't be until the Week 12 contest versus Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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