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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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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Career-best day in win
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:57 PM
Johnson caught all four of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: The tight end put together a career-best day in terms of yardage, including a 30-yard touchdown from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in the fourth quarter, the second straight game in which the duo has connected for a score. Johnson is having a breakout campaign in his sixth NFL season, putting together a 43-491-3 line on 61 targets through 10 games heading into the Saints' bye week. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Breaks out with rookie QB
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:51 PM
Olave caught five of eight targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: The fourth-year wideout put together his best performance of the season in terms of yardage, capped by a 62-yard TD in the second quarter. Olave failed to see double-digit targets for only the fourth time in 2025, but he's showing some good early chemistry with rookie QB Tyler Shough, who was making his second career start. Olave will take a 60-664-4 line on 94 targets through 10 games into the Saints' bye, before facing the Falcons in Week 12. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Tops 100 scrimmage yards Sunday
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:42 PM
Kamara carried the ball 22 times for 83 yards and caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: The veteran RB topped 100 scrimmage yards for the first time since Week 2, snapping a string of five straight games in which he didn't even reach 40 rushing yards. Kamara is still looking for his first TD since Week 1, but it was still an encouraging sign, as was the fact that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough got the passing game going. Kamara will get a breather during next week's bye before taking on the Falcons in Week 12. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Tosses two TDs in Week 10 win
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 3:36 PM
Shough completed 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Making his second career NFL start, the rookie quarterback hit Chris Olave for a 62-yard score in the second quarter and Juwan Johnson for a 30-yard TD in the fourth to secure his first win. It was a much more impressive showing from Shough than in his first start, as he nearly doubled the passing yards total (304) he amassed in his first three appearances with the Saints. The 2025 second-round pick will get a bye next week before facing the Falcons in Week 12. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Not cleared to play Week 10
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:55 AM
Stoll (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Stoll will miss his first game of the regular season due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 9 against the Packers. The Saints are on a bye Week 11, so he'll have additional time to rest and recover ahead of New Orleans' Week 12 clash against Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23. Zaire Mitchell-Paden will serve as the Saints' TE4 behind Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill due to Stoll's absence. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Active in Week 10
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:38 AM
Kamara (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina.
Analysis: Kamara has toughed out an ankle injury for more than a month at this point, but despite being available for each of the last four games, he turned 44 touches into just 167 yards from scrimmage and no TDs, while his snap share ranged from 51 to 84 percent during that span. Since Devin Neal took over the No. 2 RB role from Kendre Miller (torn ACL) as of Week 8, the former has only seven touches for 23 total yards in two contests, so Kamara remains the top option out of the Saints backfield. |
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Dante Pettis Dante Pettis Elevated from practice squad
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 3:15 PM
The Saints elevated Pettis to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Analysis: Pettis is set to make his season debut after signing with New Orleans' practice squad early last month. The 30-year-old is expected to serve as the team's punt returner in Sunday's matchup, replacing Rashid Shaheed, who was traded to the Seahawks earlier in the week. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Could play in Week 10
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:06 PM
Stoll (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Despite suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Saints Week 9 loss to the Rams, Stoll logged three consecutive limited practice sessions and has a chance to play Sunday. If he's active for the Week 10 divisional matchup, he'll likely play a depth role on offense while also contributing on special teams. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Listed as questionable
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:13 PM
Kamara (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kamara has been listed with an ankle injury for the past month and still hasn't missed a game, including last week when he was listed as questionable. Fantasy managers will still want to keep an eye on the situation, with Devin Neal and Audric Estime being the alternatives in the New Orleans backfield. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Logs another limited practice
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:55 PM
Stoll (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Stoll has now recorded consecutive limited practices after leaving Sunday's game against the Rams due to a high-ankle sprain. Coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Stoll is unlikely to play this week, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, so it's somewhat surprising that the tight end has been able to practice (even in a limited capacity) two days in a row. When the Saints release their final injury report of the week Friday, it will become clear whether Stoll has a chance to suit up against Carolina on Sunday. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Another limited session
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:31 PM
Kamara (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: For a fifth week in a row, Kamara is dealing with an ankle injury in advance of a game. In the previous four appearances, he's totaled 167 yards from scrimmage and no TDs on 44 touches. In the end, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Kamara enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Carolina. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Turns in limited practice
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:54 PM
Stoll (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Stoll was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain following Sunday's loss to the Rams and is considered week-to-week. That makes it surprising that he practiced in any capacity Wednesday, though he is still likely a long shot to play in Week 10 against the Panthers. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Remains limited by ankle injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:57 PM
Kamara (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kamara has been playing through an ankle injury the last four games, a stretch in which he's mustered just 167 yards from scrimmage and no TDs on 44 touches. With Kendre Miller out for the season due to a torn ACL, rookie sixth-rounder Devin Neal has taken over the No. 2 role the past two contests but managed only 23 total yards and no scores on seven touches himself. There's no indication Kamara is in danger of sitting out Sunday in Carolina or even losing his grip on the top backfield job in New Orleans, but the going has been rough for him and the rest of the Saints offense of late. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Taking on larger role
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:02 PM
Vele should get more playing time after the Saints dealt Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks on Tuesday, Nola.com's Luke Johnson reports.
Analysis: Vele has merely been the No. 4 receiver in New Orleans, even though the Saints gave up a fourth-round pick to acquire him from Denver in August. He now figures to get more playing time alongside Chris Olave and Brandin Cooks, instead of coming off the bench to spell them from time to time. The Saints also have WR Mason Tipton, who took just two snaps in Sunday's loss at the Rams. Vele played 12 snaps (29 percent) and also finished without a catch or target, leaving him with just five catches for 36 yards (10 targets) across 152 snaps this season. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Joins active roster
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:53 PM
The Saints signed Estime to their active roster Wednesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: The second-year running back from Notre Dame signed with the Saints' practice squad in late October and has now earned a spot on the active roster. Estime appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Broncos in 2024, rushing 76 times for 310 yards and two touchdowns. He's likely to have a depth role in the Saints' backfield, playing behind Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal. |
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Jack Stoll Jack Stoll Nursing high-ankle sprain
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:11 PM
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Stoll sustained a high-ankle sprain during the Saints' 34-10 loss to the Rams on Sunday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Stoll was carted to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and is considered week-to-week due to a high-ankle sprain. He's unlikely to be available for this Sunday's game against the Panthers, but with the Saints on a bye Week 11, he may have enough time to recover and return in Week 12 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 23. Zaire Mitchell-Paden and Foster Moreau should see more snaps at tight end behind Juwan Johnson for as long as Stoll is sidelined. |
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Brandin Cooks Brandin Cooks Catches two passes Week 9
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 8:33 PM
Cooks tallied two receptions (on three targets) for 16 yards during Sunday's 34-10 loss against the Rams.
Analysis: Cooks once again operated as the Saints' WR3, finishing tied with RB1 Alvin Kamara for fourth on the team in targets behind Rashid Shaheed (nine), Chris Olave (four) and tight end Juwan Johnson (four). Through nine games, the 32-year-old wideout has now averaged 2.1 catches for 18.3 receiving yards per game. Cooks has also yet to eclipse 26 yards in a game this season. New Orleans will next play at Carolina in Week 10 on Sunday. |
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