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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 6/30/23
JJ Zachariason, numberFire
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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, Mailbag 6/30/23

Is Miles Sanders an obvious target in season-long drafts this year?
The Best, Worst, and Most Prolific Quarterbacks by Route Type in 2022
Neil Dutton, numberFire
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The Best, Worst, and Most Prolific Quarterbacks by Route Type in 2022

Which quarterbacks were the most productive throwing particular routes in 2022?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18 Sunday Night (Lions at Packers)
Matthew Lo, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18 Sunday Night (Lions at Packers)

In a great matchup versus a Lions' defense allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ranks as numberFire's top option on Sunday night. Who else is a top target for Week 18's divisional showdown?
Sunday Night Football Betting: Can the Home Packers Cover This Spread?
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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Sunday Night Football Betting: Can the Home Packers Cover This Spread?

With a playoff spot on the line, who can come out on top in this NFC North tilt?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 18

Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals still have a shot at the No. 2 seed, so motivation shouldn't be an issue against the Ravens this weekend. Which other matchups should we prioritize on Sunday?
4 FanDuel NFL Studs to Target in Week 18
Nick Vazquez, numberFire
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4 FanDuel NFL Studs to Target in Week 18

CeeDee Lamb can finish the regular season on a high note in a matchup with Washington. Which other studs should you lock in for Sunday's main slate?
5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 18
Josh Shepardson, numberFire
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5 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 18

The 49ers have something to play for, so Brock Purdy should be given the full game on Sunday to continue his productive run. Which other salary-savers can help on FanDuel in the last week of the regular season?
Fantasy Football: Things We Learned in the 2022 Season
Ryan Kirksey, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: Things We Learned in the 2022 Season

Did rookie wideouts outperform or underperform recent draft classes this year?
Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions

How likely are players to help us out in championship matchups this week? Here's what the data has to say.
Super Bowl Betting Futures Update: Week 17
Neil Dutton, numberFire
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Super Bowl Betting Futures Update: Week 17

The Cowboys are one of the NFL's best teams, but they are likely headed for a Wild Card spot. What does that mean for their Super Bowl odds?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 17
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 17

Heading into championship week, which waiver-wire targets should we prioritize?
Saturday Night Football Betting: Why Should You Back the Steelers Over the Raiders?
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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Saturday Night Football Betting: Why Should You Back the Steelers Over the Raiders?

The Steelers and Raiders tangle on Saturday night. Which bets should you zero in on?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16

On a slate where weather will have a significant impact, Patrick Mahomes still emerges as a top option at quarterback. Which other players should we build around on Saturday's main slate?
Fantasy Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 16
Austin Swaim, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 16

Mark Andrews might have a surprise gift in store for his managers on Christmas Eve. Which other outcomes could turn heads in fantasy football this weekend?
Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 15
Ryan Kirksey, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: 3 Things We Learned in Week 15

After a season of searching, Patrick Mahomes' second reliable target has clearly emerged. What else did we learn this past weekend in the NFL?

New Orleans Saints Player Updates

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Derek Carr

Derek Carr

QB / New Orleans Saints
Saints' Derek Carr (shoulder) limited on Friday, questionable for Week 4

What it means:

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) is questionable for Week 4's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr returned to practice on Friday and was limited. Earlier in the week it was reported that Carr was expected to miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. His questionable designation opens the door for him to be active. According to Nick Underhill, Carr "Looked sharp throwing passes today. Led the first-team offense. Had good velocity. Accurate. Threw downfield during routes on air. Sharp in red zone. Saw nothing that appeared limiting.". Underhill also said that Carr "has a very real shot at starting." Expect more information as we move closer to kickoff on Sunday. The Saints are 3.5-point favorites over Tampa Bay in Week 4. Their implied team total of 21.50 points is the 11th-lowest team total on Sunday's main slate, according to numberFire's DFS Heat Map.
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Derek Carr

Derek Carr

QB / New Orleans Saints
Saints' Derek Carr (shoulder) absent again on Thursday

What it means:

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday. As expected, Carr remained absent from practice on Thursday. He is expected to miss Week 4's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Jameis Winston taking over under center for New Orleans. The Saints are 3.0-point favorites over Tampa Bay in Week 4. Their implied team total of 21.25 points is the 10th-lowest team total on Sunday's main slate, according to numberFire's DFS Heat Map.
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Derek Carr

Derek Carr

QB / New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr (shoulder) DNP Wednesday for Saints

What it means:

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Carr is expected to miss at least Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a shoulder injury he suffered in last week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Jameis Winston is preparing to start at home on Sunday and Taysom Hill will likely see a handful of snaps under center. The Saints' production on offense may take a hit without Carr, but Chris Olave and Michael Thomas should continue to dominate targets. Jameis completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards in relief on Sunday, without any touchdowns or interceptions. He completed 6 of 7 to Thomas for 50 yards and 3 of 5 to Olave for 46 yards. The Buccaneers' pass defense is 19th based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model.
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Alvin Kamara

Alvin Kamara

RB / New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara reinstated, practicing with Saints Wednesday

What it means:

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since being reinstated from a three-game suspension. Kamara is set to make his season debut in Week 4 at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Saints may limit Kamara's workload in his first game back, but he should still out-touch and out-snap rookie Kendre Miller. Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is on injured reserve and will miss at least three more games. numberFire's models project Kamara for 10.6 FanDuel points in his season debut, with 13.8 carries, 59.0 rushing yards, 2.3 receptions, and 19.0 receiving yards. He has a $6,500 salary and is the RB24 in our Week 4 rankings. The Buccaneers' run defense is 14th based on our opponent-adjusted NEP model.
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Derek Carr

Derek Carr

QB / New Orleans Saints
Saints: Derek Carr (shoulder) considered week-to-week

What it means:

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder sprain and is considered week-to-week, per head coach Dennis Allen. Carr is probably going to miss at least Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he's expected to be able to return this season. Jameis Winston will start if Carr misses time, with Taysom Hill likely mixing in occasionally under center. The Saints' production on offense may take a hit without Carr, but Chris Olave and Michael Thomas should continue to dominate targets. Jameis completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards in relief on Sunday, without any touchdowns or interceptions. He completed 6 of 7 to Thomas for 50 yards and 3 of 5 to Olave for 46 yards. The Saints will take on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass defense in Week 4 that ranked in the middle of the pack through the first two weeks of the season.
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Derek Carr

Derek Carr

QB / New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr (shoulder) expected to return this season for Saints

What it means:

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is believed to have avoided a serious shoulder injury, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Carr will still likely miss time with the injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, but he's expected to be able to return later in the season. Jameis Winston is expected to start at quarterback for the Saints in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Taysom Hill will also likely see a handful of snaps under center. The Saints' production on offense may take a hit without Carr, but Chris Olave and Michael Thomas should continue to dominate targets. Jameis completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards in relief on Sunday, without any touchdowns or interceptions. He completed 6 of 7 to Thomas for 50 yards and 3 of 5 to Olave for 46 yards. The Saints will take on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass defense in Week 4 that ranked in the middle of the pack through the first two weeks of the season.