Eric Moody identified Juwan Johnson as a tight-end streamer after he paced the Saints with eight catches for 76 yards against Arizona. Moody emphasized that Kellen Moore’s scheme funneled volume to Johnson and that Taysom Hill’s torn ACL removes a major snap-stealer near the goal line. Even in a tough matchup with the 49ers, Johnson’s expanded route tree and red-zone role make him a viable fantasy starter for managers scrambling at the position.

DFS Army said to tread lightly with Alvin Kamara in Week 2 GPPs. The Saints offense will not produce many touchdowns in their view, yet Kamara needs those scores to pay off at tournament winning levels. Even if New Orleans finds the end zone twice, there is a realistic chance he gets none of it, leading to frequent dud weeks. Because the projection model will keep spitting out Kamara as chalk, DFS Army advised under-weighting him relative to the field rather than blindly following the math.

DFS Army warned against loading up on Alvin Kamara despite strong model projections. The Saints project as frequent underdogs, and the tout emphasized a simple rule: "Don't play running backs on underdog teams that suck." Kamara’s fantasy value is touchdown-dependent; with New Orleans unlikely to reach the end zone often, he’ll post plenty of no-TD games that crater DFS lineups. DFS Army recommends fading popular Kamara chalk outside of large-field darts where low ownership compensates for the scoring risk.

Peter Overzet advised passing on Alvin Kamara when he sneaks into the second round of 12-person Dog Bowl drafts. He noted that ETR’s Week-1 projection ranks Kamara well below the other backs available in that range, making the pick purely name-value driven. With players who opened in round six already being yanked into round four after projections went live, Overzet believes spending elite capital on a back whose median outcome is closer to an RB2 than an RB1 is a negative-EV move.

Just A Bet Outside said Chris Olave’s 47.5-yard receiving prop is badly mispriced. In the only game Olave played fully healthy with Spencer Rattler last year he drew 14 targets and cleared 100 yards, and Rattler has been "very vocal" in camp about force-feeding him again. Olave moved all over the formation in preseason, reinforcing a true WR1 role. When healthy in 2024 he topped this number in 4-of-6 games, posting 81, 86, 87 and 107 yards; the overs were by wide margins, creating ladder potential. He now faces an Arizona secondary that allowed the 10th-most WR receptions and a 68 % catch rate last season and still leans on only Budda Baker for star power. With New Orleans likely trailing (Rattler’s attempts line sits at 33.5) a pass-heavy game script is expected. All signs point to 50-plus yards as a floor, making the over a half-unit play.

Makinen snatched New Orleans +6.5, calling Arizona an untrustworthy favorite. Since 2013, Week 1 underdogs of 6.5+ are 30-13-1 ATS (69.8%). The Cardinals themselves are just 19-32 ATS (37.3%) when laying points since 2016 and are 8-1 ATS as the visitor in this series. He expects new Saints coach Kellen Moore’s aggressive offense to show immediate improvement against a Cards team that averaged only 23.5 PPG last year and rarely covers when respected by the market.

Doug Burrell said the Saints are a buy-low after Arizona steamed from ‑4.5 to ‑6.5, calling the two-point jump an overcorrection that unlocks value on New Orleans at +6.5. His betting model gives the Saints a 58.1% chance to cover. He acknowledged right-tackle Trevor Penning’s lingering turf-toe and CB Alontae Taylor’s absence but argued those concerns are offset by the Cardinals losing rookie DL Walter Nolen. Burrell noted New Orleans’ 9-4 all-time record at home against Arizona and emphasized the contrarian splits: 89% of moneyline tickets (95% handle) on Arizona, yet only 47% of spread tickets, meaning sharper money is grabbing the points. All factors led him to label Saints +6.5 his first best bet of Week 1.

Hill snagged Saints +6.5, arguing the line treats Arizona like a proven juggernaut when the young Cardinals have yet to earn that status. Even if New Orleans struggles this season, Hill cannot justify laying nearly a touchdown with a road team still finding its identity.

John Laghezza said fantasy managers who left drafts light at quarterback should scoop up Spencer Rattler for Week 1. Rattler is rostered in just 2 percent of leagues even though three different Saints skill players went inside the top-125, meaning the surrounding talent is already fantasy approved. Laghezza noted that in Rattler’s five unshared starts last season the second-year passer never finished outside the QB2 range, and his +5 percent scramble rate routinely produced 25-plus rushing yards for a built-in floor. While fifth-round signal-callers miss more often than they hit, Laghezza argued that even league-average play in an improved offense makes Rattler a weekly SuperFlex option and a one-and-done bye-week plug-in, so managers should be a week early rather than a day late.

Steve Palazzolo flagged New Orleans’ quarterback spot as the roster’s biggest liability and advised steering clear of Spencer Rattler in early drafts. Rattler is battling Tyler Shuck behind an offensive line that “doesn't look great” and a receiving corps with questions: Chris Olave returning from injury, Rashid Shaheed as the lone separator, and 30-year-old Brandin Cooks losing a step. Palazzolo added that new head coach Kellen Moore has always been paired with elite quarterbacks; now he must manufacture offense with an unproven passer and shaky protection. The combination makes a productive rookie season for Rattler highly unlikely, so Palazzolo is out on him for season-long formats and Week-1 DFS until the unit shows tangible progress.

Eric Polzin kept Alvin Kamara in his player pool because a likely negative script against Arizona should funnel roughly five targets to Kamara, mirroring last season’s receiving usage. The cheap salary offsets concerns about poor quarterback play (he cited Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shaw possibly starting) and the chance the Saints get blown out. Polzin concluded Kamara still projects for enough passing-game points to justify exposure in tournaments.

Mike Wright highlighted Kendre Miller as a sneaky value after the Saints released Cam Akers and publicly named Miller the No. 2 back. Wright noted that Miller finally made it through an entire preseason healthy, draws praise from OC Kellen Moore for his three-down skill set, and sits behind a 30-year-old Alvin Kamara who ended 2024 injured. Wright sees Miller as a priority late-round pick with standalone PPR value and true league-winning upside if Kamara misses time.

Alex Selesnick backed Alvin Kamara over 750 rushing yards, noting the veteran topped 900 yards in only 14 games last season. New play-caller Kellen Moore will funnel the offense through Kamara, and there is “very minimal” depth behind him—Kendre Miller is still unproven and battling durability issues. Selesnick praised a Saints offensive line that now boasts four first-rounders, including consecutive top-15 tackles Taliese Fuaga and Kelvin Banks, and believes Kamara could hit the number in 12–13 games with several 100-yard outings.

Stuckey leaned over 4.5 wins on New Orleans, noting the total bakes in every worst-case scenario. He projects them for 5.0 victories even after accounting for uncertainty at quarterback (Tyler Shough vs. Spencer Rattler) and an aging defense transitioning to Brandon Staley’s scheme. New play-caller Kellen Moore inherits a healthy Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Juwan Johnson, while a re-shuffled line featuring Banks at LT, Trevor Penning inside, and rookie Taliese Fuaga at RT could be a net upgrade. With offensive variance skewed toward improvement and no clear power in the division, Stuckey sees limited downside and plenty of upside at 4.5.

Dwain McFarland said Rashid Shaheed is going off the board as the WR53 and "could smash" that ADP even if the Saints offense sputters. McFarland framed the price tag as already baking in the team-level risk, making Shaheed a clear value target for season-long drafters who want inexpensive upside at wide receiver.

Chris Allen advised fantasy drafters picking at the 1.12 / 2.01 turn to pull Alvin Kamara up to the 3.12 slot (or even a few spots earlier) rather than blindly following ADP. Allen cited Fantasy Life’s projections that give Kamara 256.3 PPR points versus Breece Hall’s 225.4, noting that Kamara’s receiving workload inside a Pete Carmichael–style offense remains intact. Because Hayden Winks’ diminishing-returns study shows minimal penalty when you reach only one round, Allen is comfortable sacrificing a bit of closing line value to secure Kamara’s pass-catching upside. The Saints’ overall offense is expected to be mediocre—similar to the Jets—so Allen wants the back who can rack up high-value targets regardless of game script. He framed Kamara as a high-floor anchor for Zero-RB or Balanced starts when elite backs are gone by the end of Round 2.

Kevin Szafraniec argued that Chris Olave is still dripping with upside and may ‘corral all the targets’ in New Orleans because the passing tree is essentially Olave and Alvin Kamara. He acknowledged concerns about new quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Michael Pratt but pointed out that Olave’s versatility makes him less dependent on deep-ball accuracy than Rashid Shaheed. With the Saints lacking proven secondary options, Kevin expects a consolidation of volume that could push Olave into an elite target share at a cheaper ADP than last season, encouraging drafters to correct any under-exposure.

Matthew Freedman suggested holding Chris Olave at his 119.7 CBS ADP. While a concussion cost him half of last season and the Saints still lack a proven passer, back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns confirm Olave’s talent. Freedman wants to see if quarterback play stabilizes before making a move.

Matthew Freedman said to sell Tyler Shough after the rookie lost ground in an open quarterback competition and watched his Sleeper ADP drop to 275.6. Even second-round draft capital can’t salvage a passer trending toward the bench.

Ben Gretch advised fading Chris Olave until the Saints resolve what he called a ‘bleak’ quarterback situation. Preseason reports have Spencer Rattler tentatively ahead of rookie Tyler Shuck, yet Rattler again displayed the same scatter-shot accuracy that torpedoed drives last season. Shuck looked marginally better but is still an unknown. With neither passer demonstrating consistent ball placement or command of the offense, Gretch projects sub-par efficiency across the entire passing game, limiting Olave’s weekly ceiling and making him an unnecessary risk at his current eighth-round price in FFPC best-ball drafts.

Andy Holloway said Alvin Kamara remains "criminally undervalued" in 2025 drafts. He pointed to Kamara's league-leading 20 percent overall target share among running backs, plus an eye-popping 16 percent share of the Saints’ first-read targets – high-value looks normally reserved for wide receivers. Holloway noted that this first-read rate is only a tick below what Jaylen Waddle and Romeo Doubs earned as their teams’ No. 2 wideouts last year. Because first-read targets and receiving volume translate cleanly to PPR production, Holloway believes drafters are over-reacting to age and ignoring that Kamara’s role has not changed. The Fantasy Footballers’ Value Scout tool still flags him as a discount in every ADP range, making him a buy in season-long and best-ball formats.

Andy Holloway highlighted Alvin Kamara’s unique passing-game role as the key reason he remains undervalued in drafts. Kamara owned a 20 % team target share in 2024, but more importantly 16 % of the Saints’ FIRST-READ targets — the most predictive kind of running-back target because they are baked into the play design rather than coming as last-second check-downs. FantasyPoints research shows a first-read RB target is worth about 1.5 PPR points, vs. barely 1 point for a check-down. Holloway noted that any back clearing 8 % first-read share is elite; Kamara nearly doubles that. With New Orleans still lacking proven perimeter weapons, Holloway expects the usage to stick and sees low-end RB1 upside in full-PPR formats at a discounted RB2 price.

Gladys Louise Tyler believes the market is sleeping on Chase Young at DL88. Although injuries capped him at 41 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season, Next Gen Stats credited him with 73 total pressures—sixth-most in the league. Enter new coordinator Brandon Staley, whose defenses annually rank near the top in simulated and actual blitz rate. Tyler argued that Staley’s attack-oriented front should convert Young’s existing pressure volume into far more sacks, allowing him to eclipse last year’s DL66 fantasy finish and massively outperform his current price in season-long IDP leagues.

Puig noted that while Spencer Rattler remains the favorite to start Week 1, Tyler Shough’s volatility might be exactly what fantasy gamers want once the inevitable quarterback carousel begins in New Orleans. In the preseason opener Shough completed 15-of-22 passes for 165 yards, a touchdown and a pick-six, adding value with his legs, whereas Rattler managed a conservative 7-of-11 for 53 yards and lost a fumble. With the Saints projected to struggle and possibly rotate quarterbacks, Puig recommends scooping Shough in superflex or deep best-ball formats for his rushing upside and willingness to push the ball downfield.

Matthew Wiley (Prez) locked in Juwan Johnson as his third tight end, noting several edges at Johnson’s undrafted ADP. First, Johnson gives the roster a clean bye-week spread: Tyler Higbee would have duplicated the Week-8 bye that Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely already carry, while Johnson’s bye is Week-12. Second, the Saints face the Titans in the Best-Ball finals (Week 17), and Wiley’s build already leans heavily on Tennessee pieces, so Johnson unlocks a low-owned game-stack. Finally, Wiley cited New Orleans’ ‘good offensive environment’ and the likelihood that Isaiah Likely opens the season banged-up, boosting Johnson’s early-season snap share.

Jake Ciely still projects Alvin Kamara as a borderline RB1 and one of 2025’s best values. Ciely expects 70-80 receptions again, arguing Kamara will remain the clear focal point of a Saints offense short on dependable playmakers. Even though New Orleans ranked near the bottom of the league in efficiency last season, Kamara produced despite poor quarterback play and Ciely believes nothing on the depth chart threatens that target share. He has been happily drafting Kamara as his second back—and sometimes first—at an overall rank in the low-40s, confident the pass-game role alone supports top-12 upside in half- and full-PPR formats.

Mike Fanelli placed Chris Olave on his do-not-draft list at an ADP of 79.8 (WR34), citing uncertain quarterback play and alarming 2024 production. Olave missed nine games with multiple concussions and ranked WR56 in PPR points per game (9.6), trailing players such as Allen Lazard and Alec Pierce. Rashid Shaheed matched Olave’s season total with only 0.9 fewer fantasy points despite two fewer games and beat him in key efficiency metrics: 0.46 vs 0.44 fantasy points per route, 29.8% vs 22.3% first-read share, 48.2% vs 24.4% air-yard share (Fantasy Points Data). With Spencer Rattler merely the favorite to start and the franchise likely eyeing a top-three pick in the 2026 draft, Fanelli thinks the offense will sputter. He recommends drafting Olave only as a volatile low-end WR4, if at all.

Mike Fanelli advised prioritizing Alvin Kamara at his 38.2 ADP (RB15) in half- and full-PPR formats. Kamara was the RB5 in PPR points per game last year (18.9) and led all backs with 4.9 receptions per contest. Fanelli argued the departure of Derek Carr actually funnels more check-downs to Kamara because New Orleans will start one of three inexperienced quarterbacks. Supporting splits: with Carr, Kamara averaged 4.7 catches on 5.7 targets and 9.2 PPR receiving points; without Carr those numbers jumped to 5.3 catches on 8.3 targets and 10.5 points with a 34% target-per-route rate. He also posted a career-high 950 rushing yards on 4.2 YPC, his best efficiency since 2020, and will now run behind an improved offensive line. Fanelli projects another top-10 finish at a discounted price and labeled Kamara a must-draft for volume-based scoring formats.

Peter Overzet said that according to ETR’s internal projections, Rashid Shaheed is the single biggest gap-beater in drafts right now—projected far above where he’s going in both Best Ball and managed formats. Overzet relayed that ETR’s social-media analyst Dave compared Shaheed’s projection to his ADP and found no other player offering more surplus value. At Shaheed’s double-digit-round cost in the FFPC Main Event or Underdog’s Big Dog, Pete argued you can slide him into a flex spot and bank on his spike-week deep targets without sacrificing early capital.

Sean Koerner explained why he’s eight spots below ADP on Chris Olave. He currently ranks Olave WR 39 after docking him one game for concussion volatility and now an additional ankle issue. Koerner noted that Olave’s ceiling is unquestioned—he can post WR-2 numbers when healthy—but the floor is shaky: multiple documented concussions, a quarterback room of Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough that looked "rough" in Koerner’s preseason re-watch, and Rashid Shaheed siphoning deep targets. Koerner will consider Olave only if he slides to the WR 35 range where he’d be a bench pick you can stomach losing for several weeks; at the current WR 30 sticker the injury risk is “not baked in at all.”

Chris Allen acknowledged Chris Olave’s WR1-level 2024 workload but urged caution because the Saints currently project to start Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler at quarterback. Allen expects efficiency to crater compared to Olave’s previous seasons, capping touchdown upside and week-to-week stability. Unless New Orleans solves the quarterback spot before Week 1, Allen sees Olave as a shaky bet to pay off his top-25 overall ADP.

Matthew Freedman called Rashid Shaheed a buy at his 161.9 ADP, the lowest of any major platform. Shaheed is a first-team All-Pro returner who lines up all over the formation, averages 10.4 yards per target, and earns schemed touches on jet sweeps and hand-offs. Freedman thinks that floor-and-ceiling combo is being overlooked and even joked that the endorsement from analyst Cooter Doodle seals the deal.

Fantasy Life Newsletter Staff urged drafters to lean into market fear on the Saints and scoop Rashid Shaheed at his 125 overall ADP. Before getting hurt last year Shaheed led the entire league with 120.0 air yards per game and flashes +2.0 yards per route upside. With most post-100 picks destined for the waiver wire anyway, the staff argued that Shaheed’s ability to generate chunk plays on every target makes him the exact kind of home-run swing that can actually move the needle.

Seeing the same conservative tendencies that hurt the Saints’ receivers, Josh predicted Alvin Kamara could return to 90-target territory. Tyler Shuck’s refusal to test windows beyond the line of scrimmage, coupled with Kellen Moore’s planned high-tempo attack and a shaky interior line that will invite quick outlets, makes Kamara the obvious safety valve. Josh called the veteran back a screaming PPR value, arguing that if drafters keep pricing him as a fading RB2 they are ignoring the most likely game script for New Orleans’ offense.

Josh said he is downgrading Chris Olave because the Saints' presumed starter Tyler Shough looked painfully conservative, locking onto his first read and living on check-downs. Shough threw a pick-six the first time he tried a second-level throw, wasted 11 seconds forcing a five-yard completion in hurry-up, and panicked under pressure behind a banged-up interior line. With Shough unwilling to push the ball and the offense likely stalling, Josh expects Olave’s down-field volume and touchdown opportunities to crater, advising fantasy managers to slide him several spots in both redraft and best-ball ranks.

Ben Gretch said Chris Olave is performing like a round-three player but routinely lasts until the 6-7 turn because of a spring concussion and panic over the Saints’ quarterback depth chart. Gretch noted Olave has topped 2.0 yards per route run every season, wins via polished route-running, and will "run a ton of routes" in an offense devoid of other target earners. He expects new coach Kellen Moore to keep a fast tempo that inflates play volume even if Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough struggles. The quarterback uncertainty caps ceiling a bit, but Gretch views the combination of guaranteed route share, career-long targets-per-route excellence, and historical efficiency as a clear buying opportunity in Season-Long and Best-Ball formats.

Ben Gretch endorsed taking Chris Olave at the Round-6/7 turn despite lingering concerns about the Saints’ quarterback play. Gretch’s case hinges on raw opportunity: Olave will "run a ton of routes" and command a high targets-per-route rate because the rest of the receiving corps lacks proven volume earners. He added that new head coach Kellen Moore historically pushes tempo; even on a bad team that should translate into more total plays and pass attempts. Gretch acknowledged the offense may struggle, but he views Olave’s projected route share and target dominance as enough to beat ADP and provide the high-ceiling swing this roster needs after starting RB-heavy.

Josh urged drafters to fire darts at Kendre Miller now that he has climbed to RB2 on the Saints’ depth chart. Beat reporter Nick Underhill said the team wants Alvin Kamara below 200 carries after giving him 228 in just 14 games last year. Josh believes those freed-up touches flow directly to Miller, not Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Devin Neal. Factor in a strong offensive line and Kellen Moore’s fast-paced offense and Miller can smash his current 197 overall ranking in best-ball tournaments.

Sam Monson warned that New Orleans’ offensive line could torpedo fantasy value for any quarterback who wins the job. He pointed to right tackle Taliese Fuaga surrendering a strip-sack to Caleb Murphy and repeated interior leaks that forced both Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough off their spots all night. While first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks held up well, Monson said the rest of the unit looked "pretty rough," leaving Saints passers under constant duress. With timing-based quick throws mandated to survive, Monson doubts the offense will generate explosive pass plays, advising fantasy managers to temper expectations for all Saints passing-game pieces and consider the under on team passing props until the protection improves.

Steve Palazzolo said Tyler Shough positioned himself as the favorite to open the season under center for New Orleans after looking noticeably sharper than Spencer Rattler in their first preseason appearance. Palazzolo highlighted that Shough executed a quick-game script efficiently, hit his first read in rhythm, and avoided the drive-killing sacks that plagued Rattler, who once again drifted into pressure and held the ball. Although Shough’s pick-six was the single worst throw of the night, Palazzolo noted every rookie passer had a near-interception and Shough’s simply got caught. Shough’s timing was occasionally a tick late, but his ball placement on short concepts kept the offense on schedule, something Palazzolo views as critical behind a shaky offensive line. Unless Shough goes on “an insane run of turnover-worthy plays,” Palazzolo expects the coaching staff—and the front office that spent second-round capital on him—to hand him the Week 1 job, making him a viable late-round stash in Superflex leagues and a name to monitor for any Saints win-total or Rookie of the Year futures.

Shawn Siegele advised that Taysom Hill should be a last-ditch selection in FFPC best-ball drafts, saying managers should ‘never be drafting him unless you just don’t really have any other path to big-time scoring.’ His stance is that Hill’s gadget usage is too volatile to provide the weekly floor drafters need, and any ceiling he offers can usually be replicated by higher-probability late-round options. Hill therefore belongs only on builds that whiffed on earlier tight-end upside and now need a low-owned Hail-Mary to match opponents’ spike weeks.

Colm Kelly explained why he burned the Mr. Irrelevant pick on Taysom Hill despite Hill tearing his ACL in December. Medical reports suggest Hill could be back by December, and Kelly pointed out that spike weeks — not season-long consistency — decide best-ball tournaments. Hill dropped a 43-point game last year and has a 34-pointer on his resume thanks to the Saints’ willingness to give him goal-line carries and gimmick passing snaps. If Hill returns for Weeks 16-17, he becomes a cheat-code tight end who can vulture multiple short rushing touchdowns when the prize money is on the line, tilting finals away from managers who ignored him. Kelly acknowledged safer late-round options such as Ollie Gordon or Isaiah Davis were available but argued that no other 20th-round player offers Hill’s proven nuclear ceiling.

Joe Pepe contends that New Orleans’ lack of offensive playmakers will once again funnel touches to Kamara, particularly through the air where he can keep the offense on schedule against heavy pass rush. He remains a volume-driven value outside the top-20 backs.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound is fine drafting individual New Orleans playmakers—he cited portfolio exposures of 13 % Alvin Kamara, 11 % Chris Olave, and 8 % Rashid Shaheed—but he owns only 0.6 % Tyler Shough because he is not convinced Shough is even a 50-percent favorite to start. Pat would not chase Spencer Rattler either, predicting the Saints could finish with the league’s worst record and draft first overall next spring. Combined with a playoff schedule versus the Jets and Titans that "doesn’t scream exciting," Pat believes full Saints QB stacks are a trap in Best Ball rooms.

Davis Mattek highlighted Juwan Johnson as a draft-and-forget tight-end sleeper. He projects Johnson for roughly a 72 % route rate with minimal in-line blocking responsibilities now that the Saints offensive line is healthy and Kellen Moore has installed a tempo-friendly system. Mattek expects Derek Carr’s efficiency to rebound indoors—10 of Johnson’s 17 remaining games are in a dome—and pointed out that Moore’s offenses have historically finished top-12 in tight-end targets. Combination of improved play-calling, controlled environment and Johnson’s established red-zone chemistry (0.24 red-zone targets per route in 2024) provides multiple outs to a TE1 season at a price outside the top 20 tight ends.

Freedman projects Alvin Kamara for a league-high 87 RB targets and 221.8 points (RB8) while drafters take him at RB15 (ADP 41.4). Kamara owns 11,541 career scrimmage yards (100.4 per game) despite never clearing 1,000 rushing yards in a season because he has never dipped below 60 targets. Even in down years without Sean Payton he has averaged 84 targets, and last season his 93 Utilization Score fueled 1,493 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games. Freedman thinks the Saints offense could be "extraordinarily bad," but Kamara's 200-carry, 80-plus-target role almost guarantees another 1,300-yard season.

Matthew Freedman advised continuing to draft Alvin Kamara aggressively because Kamara lands in Freedman’s short list of 13 running backs projected for at least 50 targets. Freedman emphasized that targets explain 83.6 % of his half-PPR point projections, so Kamara’s pass-game usage alone justifies an every-week starter slot. Freedman believes Kamara’s long-standing receiving role in New Orleans offsets any concerns about declining efficiency, labeling him a "league-winning" bet at his current ADP.

Best Ball Guy said he likes Kendre Miller as a final-round swing in the Underdog Sprint. He expects the Saints to be "really bad" by December, envisioning a scenario where veteran Alvin Kamara shuts it down with a minor injury on a 2-12 team. That would leave Miller to handle feature-back duties during the fantasy playoff weeks, specifically versus Carolina and Tennessee—matchups that already correlate with other pieces on his roster. The host emphasized that Miller offers the kind of outsized late-season upside that wins best-ball tournaments even if he gives you zeros early.

Best Ball Guy bumped Kendre Miller up his draft board after seeing Miller “mixing in with the ones” during Saints camp. He interprets the rotation as confirmation that Miller has overtaken the rest of the depth chart and now sits directly behind Alvin Kamara. A locked-in No.2 on an offense that routinely funnels high-value touches to its backs is exactly the profile BBG wants to scoop in the double-digit rounds.

Best Ball Guy labeled Juwan Johnson a go-to late tight end, saying "people are sleeping on him" and calling Johnson "a pretty easy pick" at the end of drafts. Because he regularly lasts until the final rounds, Johnson lets drafters shore up the position without spending meaningful capital, freeing resources for premium positions elsewhere in best-ball tournament builds.

Koerner advised crossing Devin Neal off draft boards. Neal is already sidelined with a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out “a few weeks” of camp, and as a sixth-round pick he was already fighting long odds for playing time. Koerner doubts Neal even suits up this season and called him a clear land-mine despite the seemingly cheap RB73 ADP.