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2023 New Orleans Saints Regular Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	09/24/2023 1:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	GB Green Bay Packers
Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd NFC South
WinsWins	2
LossesLosses	0
DrawsDraws	0
PPGPoints per Game	18
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	16
Head CoachHead Coach	Dennis Allen

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Taysom Hill

NO Quarterback #7

Saints upgraded Taysom Hill (knee) to a full participant on Thursday.

Whatever concerns the Saints had over Hill’s knee appear to be minor at best. Wednesday marked the first time Hill was on the injury report this season, and he was back practicing in full after just one limited session. Hill has a chance to earn work both on the ground and through the air with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future. As a result, those who can start Hill as a tight end could benefit from a potentially high-volume day.
Kendre Miller

NO Running Back #25

Kendre Miller (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.

Barring any setbacks, Miller appears ready for his NFL debut, which will come in Week 3 against the Packers. The dual-threat running back has dealt with knee and hamstring injuries over the last month, and was sidelined for the first two games as a result of those injuries. Now healthy, it’s possible Miller serves as the Saints’ RB1 with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) expected to be sidelined for the next several weeks. Veteran Tony Jones could split snaps with Miller, but Miller is the far more explosive option. Fantasy managers who have been waiting to start Miller should do so with caution in his first week. We wouldn’t recommend playing him outside of deeper leagues.
Tony Jones

NO Running Back #32

Saints promoted RB Tony Jones Jr. to the active roster.

Jones Jr. was elevated from the practice squad before Sunday’s game to replace an injured Kendre Miller this week. With Jamaal Williams now injured, Jones Jr. will get his shot on the active roster even with Miller healthy. While many fantasy managers are excited about the prospect of Miller getting more work, Jones Jr. has been with the Saints longer and looked good on Sunday, particularly in pass protection. The two could split work on Sunday before Alvin Kamara returns to take over the backfield in Week 4.
Foster Moreau

NO Tight End #87

Saints TE Foster Moreau (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Moreau has been splitting the Saints’ tight end reps with Juwan Johnson and, to a lesser degree, Taysom Hill. If Moreau is unable to play in Week 3, Johnson would earn the bulk of the routes and targets for the Saints’ tight end room. He would rank as a high-end TE2 in that scenario.
Taysom Hill

NO Quarterback #7

Taysom Hill (knee) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Hill should be good to go by Sunday, but his injury is worth noting. The Saints are going to be without Jamaal Williams and Alvin Kamara in Week 3, opening up a few extra rush attempts for the positionless player. As long as Hill doesn’t enter Sunday with a questionable tag, he could push for TE1 numbers with enough carries.
Kendre Miller

NO Running Back #25

Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Miller missed the Saints’ first two games because of the hamstring issue but was previously reported to be ready for Week 3. A full practice on Wednesday confirms that report barring a setback. Miller will return to split reps with Tony Jones in the Saints’ final game without Alvin Kamara. Miller is worth a stash in deeper leagues, but it’s hard to trust him with Jones coming off a two-score game.
Marcus Maye

NO Safety #6

Saints S Marcus Maye was suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Maye was sentenced to six months of probation because of a 2021 DUI, so it’s possible the suspension is related to that incident. He will be eligible to return ahead of the Saints’ Week 6 game against the Texans.
Kendre Miller

NO Running Back #25

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Kendre Miller (hamstring) is expected to be a “full go” at practice this week and will play in Week 3 against the Packers.

Barring a setback to his hamstring in practice, Miller should make his pro debut against Green Bay. It comes just in times, as the Saints lost Jamaal Williams to a seemingly serious hamstring injury in Week 2 and Alvin Kamara (suspension) remains sidelined. Look for Miller to split the Week 3 backfield workload with Tony Jones. Against the Panthers on Monday night, Jones had 34 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.
Kirk Merritt

NO Wide Receiver #33

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the Saints waived RB Kirk Merritt.

Merritt is a former wide receiver who switched to running back for New Orleans. Despite a suspension to Alvin Kamara and injuries to Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams, Merritt failed to carve out a role in the Saints backfield, leading to a healthy inactive status in Week 2 in favor of Tony Jones. Merritt’s departure indicates Miller is set to return and Jones is once again in the Saints’ favor.
Jamaal Williams

NO Running Back #21

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Saints RB Jamaal Williams will be out for the immediate future.

Williams suffered what now seemed to be a serious hamstring injury against the Panthers in Week 2. He led the Saints’ backfield in the absence of suspended Alvin Kamara and injured Kendre Miller. Tony Jones led the rest of the way in Week 2, but expect more from Taysom Hill and Miller who is set to make his debut in Week 3.

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