Shockey finally healthy in Saints opener

Aug 15, 2009

"I thought Jeremy Shockey played well," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "He's healthy and running well. It was encouraging."

Shockey's final numbers -- three catches, 61 yards -- were solid, especially considering he compiled them in less than a half of work. But the raw numbers aren't what mattered. It was how Shockey amassed them.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey celebrates one of three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in Friday night's 17-7 exhibition victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at the Superdome.

He outraced defenders to the hashmarks and beat linebackers down the seam. He outleaped a host of defenders for the Saints' first score, a 22-yard snare in traffic down the heart of the Bengals' defense.

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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.