New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints TE Foster Moreau is undergoing further testing on his Week 18 knee injury to see if surgery will be necessary. (Source: Katherine Terrell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Initial reports suggested Moreau would need surgery, but interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Monday, Jan. 6, that they are still exploring options on his knee. Moreau finished the 2024 season with 32 catches for 413 yards and five touchdowns, nearly posting career-high marks in all three categories. Moreau has one year left on his deal with N.O., with a potential out to exercise this offseason.

Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) is officially active for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson was considered questionable after being limited in practice this week. He will catch passes from rookie QB Spencer Rattler in the season finale against Tampa Bay.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin) is officially inactive for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact: Kamara was considered doubtful to play in the season finale against Tampa Bay after missing each practice session and game since suffering the groin injury in Week 15. The Saints will turn to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jamaal Williams, and Jordan Mims to lead the backfield Sunday.

Saints QB Derek Carr (hand) is officially inactive for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact: With Carr out of action for the fourth straight game, rookie QB Spencer Rattler will draw the start against Tampa Bay. Carr will finish the season with 2,145 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions.

Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) practiced in full Thursday. (Source: Buccaneers Communications on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: MVS was able to upgrade his participation level after being limited in practice Wednesday. The veteran will likely suit up against Tampa Bay in Week 18.

Saints WR Chris Olave (head) logged a full practice session Thursday. (Source: Buccaneers Communications on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Olave has now logged two practice sessions and could return for his first game action since Week 9. The Saints should clear up his status on Friday's final injury report.

Saints RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not practice Thursday. (Source: Buccaneers Communications on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Miller and starting RB Alvin Kamara (groin) continue to miss practice time ahead of the season finale. If neither are able to suit up, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims will likely lead the backfield against Tampa Bay.

The Saints D/ST allowed 25 points, 242 passing yards, and 156 rushing yards in their 25-10 loss to the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: The Saints' defense tallied one sack, but was unable to force a turnover in the loss Sunday. The Saints will face Tampa Bay in a must win matchup for the Buccaneers in Week 18.

Blake Grupe made 1-of-1 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 extra point attempts in the Saints 25-10 loss to the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: Grupe made a 34-yard field goal attempt to close out the second quarter. The second-year kicker will look to close out the season strong against Tampa Bay in Week 18.

Spencer Rattler completed 20-of-36 passes for 218 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Saints 25-10 loss to the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: Rattler also tallied 46 rushing yards on three carries in the loss. His lone touchdown pass came on a 30-yard strike to Foster Moreau in the second quarter. If Derek Carr (hand) is unable to play in Week 18, Rattler will likely draw the start against Tampa Bay.

The Saints have elevated RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their active roster. (Source: Saints on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: CEH will provide insurance in the Saints' backfield as Alvin Kamara continues to deal with a groin injury. Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams will likely serve as the primary running backs against the Raiders.

Lucas Patrick has a knee injury and is expected to miss the final two games of the season. (Source: Ross Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: C Erik McCoy was also banged up with his status being unknown. The Saints offensive line will be short-handed to close the season.

Erik McCoy was able to avoid a major injury to his elbow in Monday's game against the Packers. (Source: Ross Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The status of McCoy remains unknown for the rest of the season with two games to go.

Jordan Mims carried the ball four times for 16 yards while also catching five of his eight targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Mims made the most of his first game action since November for an injury-ravaged New Orleans offense, finishing second on the team in offensive yards in the loss. The running back can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jamaal Williams carried the ball three times for eight yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Williams remains an afterthought in the New Orleans backfield, recording three carries or less in each of his last four games. The veteran running can be left off rosters in all formats, with a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders up next.

Dante Pettis caught two of his seven targets for 31 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Pettis has seen increased involvement as part of an injury-ravaged New Orleans passing attack, seeing five or more targets in each of his last two games. The speedy wideout remains difficult for fantasy managers to trust in all formats, with a Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders up next.

Kevin Austin Jr. caught one of his four targets for 17 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Austin Jr. has failed to make a consistent impact in the New Orleans offense of late, recording three receptions or less in each of his last four games. Fantasy managers can leave the wideout off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Cedrick Wilson Jr. caught his only target for 13 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Wilson Jr. remains minimally involved in the New Orleans passing offense, catching one pass or less in each of the last five games. The pass-catcher is best left off rosters in all formats, with a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders up next.

Mason Tipton failed to catch his only target in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Tipton was nonexistent as part of an injury-ravaged New Orleans offense, finishing last on the team in touches in the loss. The wideout can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bub Means (ankle) was not spotted at practice for the Saints on Friday. (Source: Ross Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The rookie appears to have missed New Orleans' practice on Friday. He was not spotted during the open portion of practice, and he's been dealing with a nagging ankle injury recently. He seems to be at real risk of missing Monday's game against Green Bay.