Saints Beat: RB Latavius Murray makes case for more playing time

Oct 29, 2019

Latavius Murray, who turns 30 in three months, is suddenly doing a bunch of things he has never done before.

His nine catches were also a career high. And he has now run for more than 100 yards in back-to-back games for the first time in his career -- even though he made a Pro Bowl with a 1,000-yard rushing season for the Oakland Raiders in 2015.

Related players Alvin Kamara

Fantasy Impact:

Murray has gained a total of 307 yards from scrimmage over the past two weeks, with 14 receptions and four total touchdowns. The story added even when Kamara returns after the Week 9 bye, it’s fair to assume Murray will play a steady role. Coach Sean Payton stressed this offseason that he wanted to keep Kamara on the same “pitch count” he had alongside Mark Ingram the past two years to keep him fresh and healthy.

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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.