Will Saints WR Meachem emerge as a deep threat?

Aug 10, 2009

After missing his rookie season with an injury and catching just 12 balls for 289 yards and three scores in 2008, the time is now for Meachem to prove he was worthy of the Saints' first-round pick in 2007. The Saints could certainly use Meachem's speed to give Brees another deep-ball weapon.

Head coach Sean Payton said last week that Meachem is still learning, as last year was basically a rookie season for him due to his injury in 2007.

"The real, real good receivers in this league win as much between their ears as they do physically," Payton said. "There is so much to playing that position, but he still has the size and speed that you look for and the big-play ability.

"He has a good grasp on what we're doing and continues to get better. I think he's gaining a lot of confidence and the quarterbacks here are gaining a lot of confidence in him."

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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.