Fantasy Football Player Notes
2024 Draft Rankings
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26.
Chris Olave
WR - (at TB)
Chris Olave showcased impressive usage metrics, commanding a 25% target share and a 40% air yards share, highlighting his integral role in the Saints' offense. Despite tallying 87 receptions for over 1,100 yards and 5 touchdowns, he's often perceived as a fantasy WR2. With Derek Carr returning at QB, there's hope for continued improvement, especially given their improved chemistry in the latter part of the season. Olave ranked second in catchable target rate (89%) post bye week.
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62.
Alvin Kamara
RB - (at TB)
Alvin Kamara retained his every-down role last year despite the team drafting Kendre Miller. Miller spent most of his rookie season on the injury report, so we'll see if Kamara can hold him off in 2024, but at least expect Kamara to be a workhorse (maybe not a bellcow). Last year, Kamara was tenth in opportunity share, eighth in weighed opportunities, and ninth in red zone touches. While Karmara's rushing prowess took another massive hit (40th out of 49 qualifying backs in missed tackles forced per attempt per Fantasy Points Data), his receiving chops remained strong. Last year, out of 60 qualifying backs, he ranked first in target share (18.1%) and sixth in yards per route run. Kamara might not have the same bounce in his step as he did during the Drew Brees era, but his pass game and high-leverage usage in 2024 should keep him firmly planted as a top 24 running back in rankings.
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122.
Taysom Hill
QB,TE - (at TB)
Taysom Hill is set to reprise his jack-of-all-trades role for the Saints, pitching in as a runner and, occasionally as a receiver and passer. Hill is listed as a QB on the Saints' depth chart, but he has TE eligibility on a number of fantasy platforms. His role fluctuates from week-to-week, making him a volatile fantasy asset. He had more than 15 PPR fantasy points in four games last season and topped the 20-point mark twice, but he also had seven games in which he finished with fewer than five fantasy points. The Saints have vowed that Hill will continue to play a prominent role in their offense. Consider Hill a boom-or-bust TE2.
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126.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - (at TB)
Rashid Shaheed enjoyed a solid 2nd season, as a boom-or-bust option. He totaled over 1,000 air yards on just 75 targets (14% target share). Shaheed excelled in making big plays, as seen in his 31 catches of over 20 yards (14th). He scored 132.6 fantasy points, averaging 8.3 points per game. Shaheed was ranked 49th among wide receivers in points per game.
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171.
Derek Carr
QB - (at TB)
Derek Carr has played 10 NFL seasons, so by now we know what we're getting from him: serviceable but ordinary fantasy numbers and a low ceiling. Carr is pretty much the walking definition of a QB2: He's finished in QB2 range in each of the last seven years. Carr was QB16 in fantasy scoring, but he only ranked QB27 in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks who appeared in at least five games. Over the last five years, Carr has averaged 4,072 passing yards and 24 TD passes. Those aren't bad numbers, but since Carr is a nonfactor as a runner, he'd have to post dazzling passing numbers in order to be a must-start for fantasy. Carr's single-season high in rushing yardage is 140, and he hasn't scored a rushing touchdown since 2020. Carr is a reasonable budget option in superflex leagues, but he's not worth a roster spot in most 1QB leagues.
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177.
Juwan Johnson
TE - (at TB)
Juwan Johnson has been a difficult player to get a read on for fantasy. Over the last two seasons, he's had 79 catches for 876 yards and 11 touchdowns. Johnson finished TE15 in PPR fantasy scoring in 2022, but he missed four games last season and slipped to TE26. It's worth noting that Johnson finished the 2023 season on a high note, with 15-178-2 over his last three games. Johnson missed much of training camp with a foot injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1. He's an interesting TE sleeper considering how little pass-catching firepower the Saints have at the WR position other than Chris Olave.
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199.
New Orleans Saints
DST - (at TB)
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223.
Kendre Miller
RB - (at TB)
Injuries decimated Kendre Miller's rookie season. He was limited to only eight games played, and he crossed the 30% snap mark only three times. Miller posted interesting/borderline impressive per-touch numbers when he got opportunities, with a 24% missed tackle rate and 3.07 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). We'll see how much work he can siphon off from Alvin Kamara this season, but don't be surprised if he can eat into his work and carve out a 40-50% snap role weekly. He does have to contend with Jamaal Williams as Kamara's understudy, so it's not a clear path to success. Miller is still an intriguing late-round pick/RB4 for 2024.
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233.
Jamaal Williams
RB - (at TB)
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297.
Blake Grupe
K - (at TB)
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338.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - (at TB)
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368.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR - (at TB)
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411.
Spencer Rattler
QB - (at TB)
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419.
Foster Moreau
TE - (at TB)
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461.
Bub Means
WR - (at TB)
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478.
Jordan Mims
RB - (at TB)
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525.
Dallin Holker
TE - (at TB)
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526.
Mason Tipton
WR - (at TB)
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553.
Adam Prentice
RB - (at TB)
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623.
Michael Jacobson
TE - (at TB)
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685.
Equanimeous St. Brown
WR - (at TB)
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