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Derek Carr, Saints starters to play in preseason opener
New Orleans head coach Dennis Allen said that QB Derek Carr and the other starters will play in Sunday’s preseason opener against the Chiefs, according to Luke Johnson of nola.com.
Fantasy Impact
The Saints don’t have a ton of new pieces on offense or a new head coach, but their most important position was a key offseason addition for the franchise. As a result, it’s important for Carr and the other starters for New Orleans to get some live-game action to build chemistry ahead of the 2023 season. Carr had 3,522 yards in 15 games last season, his lowest yards-per-game total in a year since 2017. In a new system replacing last year’s mix of Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton, Carr is going on average as the QB23, though he has not finished outside of the top 20 fantasy QBs in a season in his entire career.
Jordan Epp
Kareem Hunt working out with Saints Monday
Kareem Hunt is working out with the New Orleans Saints Monday.
Fantasy Impact
With the news of Alvin Kamara‘s three-game suspension, it makes sense that the Saints are looking for some depth at running back. Hunt rushed for 468 yards on 123 carries with the Browns last season.
Vince DiSilvio
Rico Dowdle listed as the No. 2 running back for Dallas
Rico Dowdle is listed as the No. 2 running back on the first unofficial depth chart for the Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Dowdle has limited NFL experience, playing in just 20 games since the 2020 season, tallying seven carries in those games. The 25-year-old appears to have the edge over Malik Davis and Ronald Jones to serve as the backup to Tony Pollard. Fantasy managers should view Dowdle as a valuable handcuff should he hold onto the second RB spot heading into the regular season.
Jesse Garcia
Dallas Goedert consistent in camp
Dallas Goedert is having a ‘strong, consistent’ camp so far, providing a solid third option for Jalen Hurts behind wide receivers AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Fantasy Impact
Consistency has been a theme throughout Goedert’s five seasons in the league, and he’s averaged 56.7 receiving yards per game and 13.8 yards per catch over the last two years. Despite the consistency, he is still third in the pecking order behind Brown and Smith and is part of a run-heavy Eagles offense.
Ryne Eberle
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