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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Out again in Week 17
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:37 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Tennessee, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara thus will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to the sprained MCL that he suffered Week 12 against the Falcons. His last chance to play again this season is a Week 18 visit to the Falcons, but the Saints have been out of the playoff picture for some time, so it'd be somewhat of a surprise if Kamara suits up for that contest. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Officially questionable for Week 17
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:37 PM
Tipton (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tipton has been listed as a limited participant on all three of New Orleans' practice reports for Week 17. With Chris Olave (back) also considered questionable to play Sunday after having been added to the injury report Friday, Tipton could have a chance to handle an expanded role on offense alongside Kevin Austin if he's cleared to suit up versus Tennessee. That said, Olave has played through his back issue with regularity since roughly Week 13. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Shifts to IR
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 2:26 PM
Moreau (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve list Friday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old from LSU had already been ruled out for the Week 17 matchup against the Titans due to an ankle injury, but he's since moved to IR and will miss the remainder of the season. In 11 appearances this season, Moreau has caught seven of 10 targets for 46 yards. While he's sidelined, expect Taysom Hill and Jack Stoll to have larger roles in the Saints' tight-end corps. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:58 PM
Olave (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Olave has been dealing with a back injury since before a Week 13 matchup with the Dolphins, but he's been able to suit up for each of the the Saints' last four contests en route to a 23-310-4 line on 37 targets during that span. Considering he was listed as full both Wednesday and Thursday before Friday's limited session, the downgrade likely was related to maintenance, but ultimately his status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Another limited listing
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:39 PM
Tipton (groin) was listed as limited on Thursday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: Tipton was able to maintain his listing from Wednesday, but Friday's injury report ultimately will reveal if the second-year pro enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Tennessee. He's coming off four catches (on five targets) for 29 yards and one carry for 12 yards this past Sunday versus the Jets while working as the Saints' No. 3 WR behind Chris Olave and Kevin Austin. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Listed as DNP again
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:22 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Kamara remains sidelined due to the sprained MCL that he suffered Week 12 against the Falcons, and if the Saints ultimately rule him out for Sunday's contest at Tennessee, he'll have just one more chance to suit up this season Week 18 in Atlanta. With Devin Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve, all of Taysom Hill (12), Audric Estime (five), Evan Hull (five), Tyler Shough (two and Mason Tipton (one) handled carries this past Sunday versus the Jets. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Limited in practice
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 9:02 PM
Tipton (groin) was a limited participant in New Orleans' practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Tipton popped up on the injury report Wednesday after producing his best performance of the season during last week's win over the Jets, catching four passes for 29 yards. If the 25-year-old is unable to play Sunday versus the Titans, Chis Olave, Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis would be left as the only healthy receivers on the active roster. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 3:21 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara hasn't played since he suffered a sprained MCL in Week 12 and now has just five possible practices left this season to put himself in a position to play again. Fellow RB Devin Neal (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 16 action, when the carry count this past Sunday against the Jets was split between Taysom Hill (12), Audric Estime (five), Evan Hull (five), Tyler Shough (two) and Mason Tipton (one). Kamara has two more chances to practice this week before the Saints potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's contest in Tennessee. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Ruled out for Week 17
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:10 PM
Coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Moreau (ankle) will not play next Sunday against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Moore said the team will monitor Moreau next week to see if he'll be able to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Falcons. Moreau was injured in Sunday's win over the Jets. Taysom Hill, Jack Stoll and Moliki Matavao will be candidates to see elevated snaps with Moreau out versus Tennessee. |
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Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Snags two passes Week 16
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:54 PM
Austin posted two receptions (on three targets) for 18 yards during Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Austin served as the Saints' No. 3 wideout after being signed to the active roster Thursday. The second-year undrafted receiver was added for depth after Devaughn Vele (shoulder) was placed on IR, and while Dante Pettis was still considered questionable to play with an illness. Pettis ended up playing, but he logged just one target. Meanwhile, the Saints were led in targets by WR1 Chris Olave (16), TE1 Juwan Johnson (nine), Taysom Hill (six) and Mason Tipton (five). Austin will likely serve as the Saints' WR3/WR4 over the final two weeks of the regular season, but his production should be pretty limited. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Logs four catches Week 16
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:42 PM
Tipton totaled four receptions (on five targets) for 29 yards during Sunday's 29-6 victory versus the Jets.
Analysis: Tipton stepped up as the Saints' WR2 with Devaughn Vele (shoulder) on IR. No. 1 receiver Chris Olave still outpaced the team's receiving corps by a significant margin with 10 receptions on 16 targets, and tight end Juwan Johnson was the true No. 2 receiving option with eight catches on nine targets. Quarterback Tyler Shough also had a massive performance with 308 passing yards on 49 attempts, which he's unlikely to repeat moving forward. Tipton's production should remain capped if he continues filling in as one of New Orleans' starting wideouts for the final two games of the regular season. The team will next play the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 28. |
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Evan Hull Evan Hull Splits backup RB duties
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 5:35 PM
Hull had five rushes for three yards during Sunday's 29-6 victory versus the Jets.
Analysis: Hull split carries with fellow backup running back Audric Estime, who had five carries for 19 yards along with four receptions (on five targets). RB1 Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring) were both inactive, but Taysom Hill ultimately served as the team's leading rusher with 12 carries for 42 yards and four catches (on six targets). Hull will likely be limited going forward, even if Kamara and Neal remain sidelined Week 17 versus Tennessee. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Eight touches working behind Hill
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:51 PM
Estime rushed five times for 19 yards and caught three of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The Saints were missing Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring, IR), but Taysom Hill stepped up as the top option at running back. Hill paced the team with 12 carries while Estime and Evan Hull each had five. Even if Kamara remains sidelined in Week 17 against the Titans, Estime will likely remain limited to a complementary role. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Eight catches in Week 16 win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:50 PM
Johnson caught eight of nine targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Johnson tied his season high for receptions and came three receiving yards shy of his season high as Tyler Shough threw for a career-high 308 yards. This was the sixth consecutive game with at least four receptions for Johnson, who has emerged as a steady contributor in a Saints passing game that lacks appealing healthy alternatives behind Chris Olave. Johnson will look to keep building momentum in Week 17 against the Titans. |
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Taysom Hill Taysom Hill Lead back in Week 16 win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:36 PM
Hill rushed 12 times for 42 yards, caught four of six targets for 36 yards and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Hill became the first player in the Super Bowl era to reach 1,000 career yards each in passing, rushing and receiving, as he raised his career total for receiving yards to 1,002. The versatile veteran worked as the primary running back in the absence of Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring, IR), as Audric Estime and Evan Hull logged five carries apiece. The cherry on top of Hill's history-making performance was a 38-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave in the fourth quarter. Unless Kamara returns from a four-game absence in Week 17 against the Titans, Hill will likely continue to lead the Saints' backfield. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough First 300-yard passing performance
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:15 PM
Shough completed 32 of 39 pass attempts for 308 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for eight yards in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Shough posted the first 300-yard passing performance of his NFL career, pushing past his previous career high of 282 passing yards. The highlight of the rookie second-round pick's impressive performance was a 23-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave in the third quarter, as Shough carried the offense with his arm while the Saints played with a depleted backfield. Shough and the Saints will take a three-game winning streak into an eminently winnable Week 17 road game against the Titans. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Season-best outing against Jets
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:50 PM
Olave caught 10 of 16 targets for 148 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Olave caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough in the third quarter and a 38-yard touchdown pass from Taysom Hill in the fourth quarter. New Orleans' No. 1 receiver set season highs in targets and receiving yards as the Saints extended their winning streak to three games. Olave has scored five touchdowns in his last six games while showing promising chemistry with Shough heading into another favorable matchup in Week 17 against the Titans. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Departs Sunday with ankle injury
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:12 PM
Moreau is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Jets due to an ankle issue, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Moreau was injured when he was tackled after making a catch in the third quarter. The veteran tight end has been working as New Orleans' No. 2 option at the position behind Juwan Johnson. If Moreau can't return Sunday, Taysom Hill and/or Jack Stoll could see more offensive snaps. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Suiting up Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:41 AM
Tipton (illness) is listed as active Sunday against the Jets.
Analysis: Despite missing practice Thursday and Friday due to an illness and entering the weekend as questionable, Tipton will be available to the Saints offense in Week 16. Since the team's Week 11 bye, he's started three of the last four games -- the first nods of his nearly two years as a pro -- en route to 10 touches (seven of them catches) for 53 yards from scrimmage and no TDs. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Questionable to face Jets
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 3:09 PM
Tipton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after missing practice Thursday and Friday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: With Devaughn Vele (shoulder) recently placed on injured reserve, Tipton has a chance to step up as the Saints' No. 2 WR over the final three weeks of the season. If he can't play Sunday, the Saints will turn to Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin -- both of whom figure to have roles even if Tipton is active. |
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