Fantasy Football Player Notes
2024 Half PPR Draft Rankings
20.
Chris Olave
WR
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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52.
Alvin Kamara
RB
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 in the RB1 ranks.
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143.
Rashid Shaheed
WR
Rashid Shaheed enjoyed a solid sophomore 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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147.
Kendre Miller
RB
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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160.
Juwan Johnson
TE
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174.
Derek Carr
QB
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205.
New Orleans Saints
DST
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210.
Taysom Hill
QB,TE
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251.
Jamaal Williams
RB
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262.
A.T. Perry
WR
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278.
Blake Grupe
K
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385.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR
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445.
Foster Moreau
TE
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500.
Dallin Holker
TE
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504.
Bub Means
WR
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544.
Tommy Hudson
TE
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609.
James Robinson
RB
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661.
Mason Tipton
WR
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665.
Lynn Bowden Jr.
WR
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668.
Equanimeous St. Brown
WR
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689.
Stanley Morgan Jr.
WR
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722.
Spencer Rattler
QB
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