Sean Payton suspended for 2012 season

Mar 21, 2012

Saints HC Sean Payton has been suspended for one year. Saints GM Mickey Loomis has been suspended 8 games and fined $500,000. The Saints have also been fined $500,000 and lose a second round pick in 2012 and 2013. Former Saints and current Rams DC Gregg Williams received the stiffest penalty, being suspended indefinitely, with a review to come after the 2012 season. Player penalties have not yet been handed down.

Fantasy Impact:

This is obviously huge news for the entire Saints organization. Payton is the mastermind behind the team's prolific offense and his absence will hurt Drew Brees and Co. The key Saints will still be fantasy factors, but a downgrade across the board should be expected. It will be interesting to see how this affects contract negotiations with Drew Brees, who is currently franchised and reportedly remains far apart from the Saints on a long-term deal.

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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.