Saints Beat: Pierre Thomas 'isn't being usurped' by Travaris Cadet

Oct 03, 2014

Pierre Thomas isn't being usurped by Travaris Cadet, even though Cadet wound up with six catches last week in a 38-17 loss at Dallas while Thomas had four total touches. Coach Sean Payton explained that the Saints spent much of the game in their hurry-up, empty-backfield sets while playing catch-up, and that's a package that specifically features Cadet. Normally, Thomas will get more snaps than Cadet.

Fantasy Impact:

Thomas is still a decent RB3/flex play, especially in PPR formats. The Saints should lead the Bucs for most of the game, so Thomas will see plenty of work in the team's base offense.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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.