New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints fantasy outlook
The New Orleans Saints (NFC South) are 2-4 this season.
Week 7: home vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM ET. Vegas expects Saints to score about 20.5 points as a 3.5-point underdog.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Tyler Shough (QB #14, 19.6 projected PPR pts); Chris Olave (WR #11, 17.1 projected PPR pts); Juwan Johnson (TE #13, 9.9 projected PPR pts); Daniel Carlson (K #13, 8.1 projected PPR pts); Saints D/ST (DST #16, 9.2 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Travis Etienne (RB) -- IR
- Zach Wilson (QB) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Ty Chandler (RB) -- IR
- Mason Tipton (WR) -- PUP
- Moliki Matavao (TE) -- IR
- Jordyn Tyson (WR) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Tyler Shough · RB: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller · WR: Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance · TE: Juwan Johnson.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | -0.04 #20 | 42% #21 | +0.00 #22 | -0.12 #19 |
| Defense | +0.07 #27 | 50% #32 | +0.12 #23 | -0.00 #32 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Saints news
- Source: Giants releasing Harris amid ongoing RB woes ESPN NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Saints arrive in Paris for Sunday's game against Steelers ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Najee Harris Released After Criticizing the Giants’ RB Rotation Draft Sharks Shark Bites · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Week 7 odds: Steelers open as slight favorites vs. Saints Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Martin Emerson Jr. put together statement performance for Saints Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- John Harbaugh on RB timeshare: Someone has to "do something" to earn job ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘It Is Ugly Over There’ — Former NFL MVP Criticizes League’s Steelers-Saints Game Plans Amid ‘Uncontrolled’ Riots in Paris Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Game Recap: Saints visit Giants in Week 6 Clash Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- The questions and stats looming over Giants’ Jameis Winston-J.J. McCarthy decision Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Giants 'working through' starting quarterback situation after benching Jameis Winston Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Steelers 'excited' for NFL Paris game vs Saints despite spate of disruptive protests Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Grades and advanced stats from the Giants’ loss to the Saints Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Ten Things We Learned From Week 6 (Fantasy Football) The Fantasy Footballers · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘Some People May Owe Him an Apology’ — Super Bowl Champion Claims J.J. McCarthy Is ‘The Guy’ for Giants Over Jameis Winston Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Giants-Saints: 5 plays that led to the 34-27 loss Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Ups and downs from Saints vs. Giants Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- 3 ‘things I think’ after a Giant flop against the Saints: Is it J.J. McCarthy time? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Falcons – Bears Week 6 recap: A whole lot of stumbling Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
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