Marcedes Lewis to run more routes in 2013

Mar 07, 2013

General manager Dave Caldwell has been consistent in his praise for TE Marcedes Lewis ($5.75 million cap hit). The feeling inside the building is he was underused last year (10.4 yards per catch), too often kept in for pass protection instead of being sent downfield to capitalize on mismatches against less-athletic linebackers.

Fantasy Impact:

Marcedes Lewis has shown flashes throughout his career, but hasn't developed into a consistent threat. He posted 58-700-10 in 2010 and then failed to find the endzone in 2011, catching only 39 passes for 460 yards. The new regime apparently believes he's been underutilized in the passing game, so he could emerge as a solid TE2 if he gets more involved.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.