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Evan Hull Evan Hull Records two touches in Tampa Bay
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 10:07 PM
Hull notched one carry for four yards and reeled in his only target for six yards during Sunday's 24-20 victory against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: With Alvin Kamara out for the second game in a row, Hull once again saw the field in the Saints' injury-riddled running-back room. This week, Devin Neal took on a bigger role as the RB1 with 19 carries, and fellow backup Audric Estime saw more run with three carries compared to zero in the previous game. Hull has now accumulated seven rushing attempts in four career games across his first three seasons. Even if the Saints are hit with more injuries at running back, it's unlikely that Hull will be their first choice to help fill the void. Fantasy owners should expect much out of him during the Week 15 contest versus Carolina. |
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Foster Moreau Foster Moreau Catches one pass Week 14
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 9:59 PM
Moreau caught his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 24-20 win versus the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Moreau split snaps with TE1 Juwan Johnson, but he played an ancillary role once again, as he was one of four Saints receivers who logged between one to two targets behind top pass-catchers Devaughn Vele (five), Chris Olave (five) and Johnson (four). His opportunities were even more limited than usual, with quarterback Tyler Shough logging a season-low 20 passing attempts. Barring injuries to one of New Orleans' top receivers, Moreau still won't have any fantasy relevance moving forward. The team will next play Week 15 against Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 14. |
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Mason Tipton Mason Tipton Sees zero targets in win
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 9:49 PM
Tipton totaled zero targets during Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Tipton has moved into the WR3 role since the Saints let go Brandin Cooks three weeks ago. The 25-year-old logged exactly three catches on four targets in each of the previous two games, but he did not show up on the stat sheet versus Tampa Bay other than a 54-yard return on the opening kickoff. Quarterback Tyler Shough fell well below his average number of passing attempts with just 20 in Week 14. However, Tipton's playing time also took a hit, falling to 45 percent of the offensive snaps after playing 70-plus in each of the previous two contests. Tipton's limited role shouldn't warrant much, if any, attention from fantasy owners. New Orleans will next play versus the Panthers in Week 15. |
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Taysom Hill Taysom Hill Logs two carries Week 14
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 9:30 PM
Hill recorded two rushing attempts for minus-1 yard, and he failed to haul in either of his two targets during Sunday's 24-20 win against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Hill tallied two touches for the second week in a row. The 35-year-old played a season-high 41 percent of the offensive snaps, but he's been largely irrelevant since his 2025 debut in Week 5. Over nine games, Hill is now averaging 0.4 receptions and 3.9 rushing attempts while totaling 10.8 yards per game. His low volume and inefficiency should continue to make Hill a non-factor for fantasy owners. New Orleans will next play Week 15 versus Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 14. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Leads NOLA wideouts vs. Tampa Bay
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 7:49 PM
Vele caught three passes (on five targets) for 40 yards during the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: There wasn't many targets to go around Sunday as Tyler Shough completed just 13 of 20 passes for 144 yards, but Vele led all Saints pass catchers with 40 receiving yards and finished tied with Chris Olave for the second-most receptions behind Juwan Johnson (four). Vele has been more involved in the Saints' offense in the three games since the Week 11 bye, producing a 14-170-1 line (on 20 targets) over that span. Up next for Vele and the Saints is a Week 15 home tilt against the Panthers. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Modest yards on four catches
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:07 PM
Johnson secured all four targets for 38 yards in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran tight end finished with modest production yardage-wise, but he did produce a team-high reception total. Johnson also finished second in receiving yards on a low-volume day for the air attack, but he now has at least four catches in six of the last seven contests going into a Week 15 home matchup against the Panthers next Sunday. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Two rushing scores in upset win
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 5:52 PM
Shough completed 13 of 20 passes for 144 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 55 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Shough took three sacks and generated the third sub-200-yard tally through the air of his six-game starting tenure, but the rookie signal-caller shined with his work on the ground. Shough recorded the first two rushing scores of his career on 34- and 13-yard runs, the latter play coming with 8:26 remaining in the game and snapping a 17-17 tie. Shough also established a new career high in rushing yardage in the upset victory, and his penchant for keeping the Saints competitive most weeks affords him a reasonably optimistic outlook for a Week 15 home divisional clash against the Panthers. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Impressive as lead back in win
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 5:37 PM
Neal rushed 19 times for 70 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Neal drew another start in place of Alvin Kamara (knee) and surprisingly found some running room against a normally stingy Buccaneers front. The rookie sixth-round pick set a new career high in rushing yardage and added a three-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter for his first career score. With the 3-10 Saints firmly in evaluation mode as head coach Kellen Moore's first season at the helm winds down, Neal could continue to see expanded opportunity irrespective of Kamara's availability down the stretch. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Three catches in win
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 5:32 PM
Olave brought in three of five targets for 30 yards in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Olave played through a back issue for the second straight week and put together a modest performance by his lofty standards, although Devaughn Vele was the Saints' leader in receiving yards with just 10 more than Olave. The fourth-year wideout's yardage tally was his second lowest of the season, but Olave managed to keep his season-long streak of no less than three catches in any game alive. Olave next takes aim at the Panthers secondary in a Week 15 home clash next Sunday. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Playing through back issue Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:40 AM
Olave (back) is active for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: For the second week in a row, Olave took a questionable tag into game day, but he'll once again be able to play though the back issue after turning in limited practices Thursday and Friday. Olave didn't appear to be operating with any restrictions during last week's loss to the Dolphins, finishing with four catches for 47 yards on seven targets while notching his fifth touchdown catch of the season. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Likely to play through injury again
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 9:29 PM
Olave, who is officially questionable to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay due to a lingering back issue, is expected to suit up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Olave also dealt with the back issue last week, but he was able to play and log a 4-47-1 receiving line against Miami on Sunday. The veteran wideout posted a DNP/LP/LP practice progression this week, and that appears to be enough for him to take the field again this Sunday against the Buccaneers. Despite New Orleans' inconsistent quarterback play throughout the campaign, Olave has tied a career-high mark with five receiving TDs while posting a solid 781 yards on 73 catches through 12 games. |
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Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Elevated to active roster
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:06 PM
The Saints elevated Austin from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Austin will be elevated for the third straight week and should continue to serve as a depth receiver and special teamer. This is the final time this season that New Orleans can elevate the 25-year-old, and the team will need to sign him to the active roster in order for Austin to appear in another game. |
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Devin Neal Devin Neal Set to retain lead role
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:30 PM
Neal is expected to lead the Saints backfield Sunday against the Buccaneers, as Alvin Kamara (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Kamara will miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained MCL. In Kamara's absence, Neal rushed 14 times for 47 yards and caught all three of his targets for 22 yards during this past Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Dolphins. Evan Hull and Audric Estime also are on the active roster, but they have combined for five carries and no targets this season. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Missing second consecutive game
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:25 PM
Kamara (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Kamara was unable to practice in any capacity for a second consecutive week and will miss a second straight game due to a sprained MCL he sustained in New Orleans' Week 12 loss to the Falcons. Devin Neal is expected to lead the Saints backfield again after turning 17 touches into 69 total yards in this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Kamara's next chance to take the field will come Sunday, Dec. 14 against the Panthers. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Questionable to face Bucs
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:22 PM
Olave (back) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Saints team reporter Erin Summers reports.
Analysis: Olave's practice participation has been capped by a back injury, which also had him listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. He managed to play through it against Miami and caught four of seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. If he gets the green light to play against the Buccaneers, Olave will likely continue to function as the focal point of New Orleans' passing game, as he ranks fourth in the NFL with 115 targets this season. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Not practicing Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:05 PM
Kamara (knee) isn't practicing Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Continued absences from practice make Kamara highly likely to miss a second straight game this Sunday against Tampa Bay. Rookie running back Devin Neal played 81 percent of snaps in last week's loss at Miami. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Remains sidelined at practice
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:01 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Kamara remains sidelined due to the MCL sprain that he suffered in a Week 12 loss to the Falcons, with his next on-field reps marking his first since that point. The Saints can make a ruling on his availability for Week 14 on Friday's injury report, and if he's ruled out again, rookie sixth-round pick Devin Neal would be in line to pace the team's backfield Sunday in Tampa Bay. In a Week 13 defeat at Miami, Neal racked up 17 touches for 69 yards from scrimmage. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Limited in return to practice
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:28 PM
Olave (back) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Olave sat out Wednesday's session after his back injury from last week flared up after Sunday's defeat at Miami, as coach Kellen Moore told Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. One day later, Olave's ability to handle at least individual drills indicates that he's trending positively ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, and Friday's injury report will reveal if he carries a designation into the weekend. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Back at practice
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Olave (back) returned to practice Thursday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that the back injury Olave dealt with last week flared up after Sunday's loss at Miami, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, resulting in an absence to begin Week 14 prep. Olave's activity level one day later will be revealed once the Saints post Thursday's practice report. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Still not practicing
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:32 PM
Kamara (knee/ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Kamara hasn't practiced since he sustained a sprained MCL during a Week 12 loss to the Falcons, and until he does he may not be a candidate to play on game days. Nevertheless, he'll have two more opportunities to prove his health this week before the Saints potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay. If Kamara requires more time to recover, Devin Neal would be in line for his second start in a row after turniing 17 touches into 69 yards from scrimmage this past Sunday in Miami. |
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