Week 15 vs. New York Jets
Mark Ingram rushed 12 times for 49 yards in the Saints' Week 14 loss to the Falcons. He also caught 4 passes for 43 additional yards in the defeat. Considering Alvin Kamara (concussion) was knocked from the game on the team's first drive of the game, it was a disappointing night for Ingram owners. Without Kamara, the entire Saints offense struggled in a game in which they were held to just 17 total points.
Ingram is still dealing with a toe injury but remains an RB1 for Sunday's matchup with the Jets. Ranked as our No. 7 RB for Week 15, keep Ingram in your lineup for what should be a much better performance by New Orleans' offense this week.
Week 14 at Atlanta Falcons
Mark Ingram rushed 14 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 13 win over the Panthers. It was a nice bounce back game for Ingram, who did virtually nothing against the Rams the week prior. Alvin Kamara continues to receive most of the praise but he and Ingram have formed one of the best 1-2 backfield combinations in the league. No longer is New Orleans relying on Drew Brees to throw for 300+ yards and 3 touchdowns every game to win. Thanks to Ingram and Kamara, this is a run-first, ball-control offense capable of wearing opponents down.
The Saints will head to Atlanta this week to take on the Falcons on Thursday night. Atlanta ranks sixth against fantasy running backs this season but Ingram remains an RB1. Ranked as our No. 6 RB for Week 14, make sure he's in your lineup.
Week 13 vs. Carolina Panthers
Mark Ingram rushed 11 times for 31 yards in the Saints' Week 12 loss to the Rams. He also added 2 receptions for just 5 yards. It was Ingram's first quiet game since the Saints traded Adrian Peterson to the Cardinals. Even though he was bottled up while his teammate Alvin Kamara turned 11 touches into 188 yards, there's no reason to shy away from Ingram as an RB1.
Ingram does have a difficult matchup on Sunday when the Saints host a Panthers defense ranked second against fantasy running backs this season. Still, Ingram is our No. 10 ranked RB for Week 13 and should be in your lineup.
Week 12 at Los Angeles Rams
Mark Ingram rushed 11 times for 134 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 11 win over Washington. He also added 3 catches for an additional 21 yards. It was the fourth time in Ingram's last six games he rushed for at least 100 yards. He saved his best for last, racking up 51 yards on 2 carries in overtime.
Ingram is an every-week RB1 regardless of matchup. He and Alvin Kamara have formed a tremendous 1-2 punch in the similar manner of Atlanta's Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman in 2016. Ranked as our No. 4 RB for Week 12, make sure Ingram is in your lineup on Sunday when the Saints visit a Rams team ranked 29th against fantasy running backs this season.
Week 11 vs. Washington
Mark Ingram rushed 21 times for 131 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Saints' Week 10 win over the Bills. New Orleans' offensive line mauled Buffalo's front four in this one, creating a great push for Ingram and Alvin Kamara in the running game. Ingram had 43 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive and added a second score on a powerful 3-yard run in the second quarter. He added the cherry on top with a touchdown midway through the third quarter.
The Saints host a Washington team ranked eighth against fantasy running backs this season, so the matchup isn't great. Still, both Kamara and Ingram are locked in as RB1s moving forward. Ranked as our No. 6 RB for Week 11, make sure Ingram starts in all formats this week.
Week 10 at Buffalo Bills
Mark Ingram rushed 16 times for 77 yards while adding 1 reception for 2 yards in Sunday’s Week 9 win over the Buccaneers. He had a 32-yard run in the third quarter but was more efficient than dynamic. It was the first time in his last three games where he was not involved in the passing game. Still, Ingram played 60% of the team’s snaps despite fumbling twice in the fourth quarter in Week 8.
Ranked as our No. 11 RB for Week 10, view Ingram as a low-end RB1 when the Saints play the Bills on Sunday. Buffalo owns the 23rd-ranked defense against fantasy running backs so the matchup is better than you’d think against a Bills team that has played well this season.
Week 9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mark Ingram rushed 18 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 8 win over the Bears. He also had 6 catches for 24 yards, although he fumbled twice late in the game, which nearly allowed Chicago to mount a comeback. For what it's worth, Sean Payton said earlier this week that Ingram will bounce back from the turnovers.
Ranked as our No. 4 RB for Week 9, Ingram will be an RB1 when the Saints host a Bucs team that ranks 21st against fantasy running backs. Rookie Alvin Kamara continues to play a featured role in Payton's offense but the team is as balanced offensively as it has been since 2009. Both Ingram and Kamara are now weekly starting options in fantasy.
Week 8 vs. Chicago Bears
Mark Ingram rushed 22 times for 105 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 7 win over the Packers. He also added 4 receptions for 5 yards. Ingram has now gone over 100 yards rushing in both games since the team traded Adrian Peterson to Arizona. With Peterson gone, the Saints now have clear roles for Ingram and Alvin Kamara. Both backs are viable fantasy options on a weekly basis. Ranked as our No. 5 RB for Week 8, get Ingram in your lineup for when the Saints host the Bears on Sunday.
Week 7 at Green Bay Packers
Mark Ingram rushed 25 times for 114 yards with 2 touchdowns in the Saints’ wild Week 6 victory over the Lions. Ingram added 5 receptions for 36 yards. Even though Alvin Kamara drew the start, Ingram is a major focal point in Sean Payton’s offense, both as the team’s early-down and goal-line back.
The Saints travel to Green Bay on Sunday to take on a Packers team ranked 18th against fantasy running backs. Ranked as our No. 8 RB, fire up Ingram as an RB1 this weekend.
Week 6 vs. Detroit Lions
Mark Ingram rushed 14 times for 45 yards and caught 4-of-8 targets for 17 yards in the Saints’ Week 4 win over the Dolphins in London. He’s now averaging 11.93 points in standard leagues and 15.56 points in PPR. He remains the clear No. 1 back in New Orleans and no longer has to cede carries to Adrian Peterson, who was traded to Arizona earlier this week. Alvin Kamara’s role should grow, but Ingram is a weekly RB2.
Ingram has a decent matchup on Sunday when the Saints host the Lions. Ranked as our RB9 against Detroit’s NO. 15-ranked defense against fantasy running backs, consider Ingram a low-end RB1 for Week 6.
