Running back Kendre Miller ended up as the Saints' leading rusher in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders. Miller's 46 rushing yards on his nine carries were enough to lead the team in both categories. He did not catch his one target but handled three kickoffs, gaining a total of 83 return yards. Miller had one carry in the first quarter but was not used again until the fourth quarter. Miller had a carry on the first play of the fourth, after which Alvin Kamara (groin) exited due to injury. With Kamara sidelined, the backfield was left to Miller. Fellow running back Jamaal Williams did not see a touch nor a target and finished with six snaps to Miller's 26 for the game. Kamara's status for Week 16 is not yet known but if he is forced to miss time Miller is a must-add. The Saints play the Packers in Week 16 followed by the Raiders in the fantasy championship round.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller scored a rough-and-tumble touchdown in his return from injured reserve in Week 14. Miller out-touched Jamaal Williams 10-to-5 backing up Alvin Kamara (illness) and saw a 17-to-5 advantage in their snap counts, as well. Kamara logged consecutive DNPs to start Week 15 which allowed Miller to see more reps in practice. Kamara recovered well enough to practice in full on Friday and is off the team's injury report, relegating Miller to his expected backup role and limiting his fantasy value. There is a chance that the 5-8 Saints pull back on their blistering use of Kamara and give Miller more work but the offense as a whole is a downgrade with quarterback Jake Haener pulling a start in lieu of the ailing Derek Carr (concussion, hand). Miller is a solid bench stash but he should not be in starting lineups for the first round of the fantasy playoffs.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and made an immediate impact in his first action since Week 8. Miller took 10 carries for 32 rushing yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. He was also targeted once but did not secure the catch and logged a 31-yard kickoff return. Miller's score came on a run from eight yards out and showed a blend of elusiveness and strength. After taking the handoff, Miller sidestepped one defender in the backfield, slipped out of the reach of another, then dropped his shoulder and flattened a third before getting tied up in a mix of Giants and Saints. Miller stayed on his feet as multiple Giants tried to tackle and/or pull the ball from his arms as he powered into the end zone. Miller should continue to operate as the direct backup to Alvin Kamara as the Saints move on to face the Commanders, though the entire offense will take a hit if Derek Carr's (hand, head) injuries force him to miss time.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday, is officially active for the Week 14 contest on Sunday against the New York Giants. Miller was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report on Friday but will suit up for the first time since Week 8. The second-year back out of TCU has mostly been injured since entering the league last year, and he's missed 11 of 13 games in 2024 due to two separate stints on IR. The 22-year-old is healthy now, though, and should have a role in New Orleans' backfield behind Alvin Kamara over the final five game of the season. However, veteran Jamaal Williams is also still around, and the Saints figure to ease Miller into the fold in his return this weekend against the G-Men. Miller should be avoided in starting fantasy lineups in Week 14, but he's worth a deep-league handcuff for Kamara.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) has been activated off the injured reserve ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the New York Giants. Miller is currently listed as questionable, but is expected to make his return to the field after a four-game absence. It's unclear how much Miller is going to be involved with Alvin Kamara getting a bulk of the carries in the backfield right now. Possibly, Miller gets more attention with Taysom Hill (knee) done for the season. However, fantasy managers shouldn't count on Miller as a viable streaming option for Week 14.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is listed as questionable in the team's final injury report ahead of its Week 14 matchup against the New York Giants. The second-year back spent the first six weeks on the sidelines while recovering from a preseason hamstring injury, only to see minimal action in two games before landing back on injured reserve. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi indicated in comments to the media on Friday that Miller was trending in the right direction, though he stopped short of confirming that he will take the field. Should the Saints deem him healthy enough for action, he will give the team an alternative to Jamaal Williams when Alvin Kamara needs a breather. Seeing as how Miller will be vying for playing time behind one of the most heavily used backs in the league, fantasy managers don't need to be in a rush to add him ahead of Sunday's game.
Despite receiving a questionable tag for the Week 14 game on Sunday against the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is expected to be activated off Injured Reserve and play. The second-year back out of TCU hasn't played since Week 8 and has only seen action in two games in 2024, carrying the ball nine times for 52 yards while catching two passes for one yard. The 22-year-old has mostly been injured since the Saints took him in the third round in 2023, as Miller has appeared in just 10 total games. However, he's averaged 5.8 yards per carry in his limited sample size earlier this year and could be given a decent role down the stretch behind Alvin Kamara with tight end Taysom Hill (knee) out for the rest of the season. Expect Miller to be the RB3 behind Kamara and Jamaal Williams on Sunday against the Giants, but his role could grow over the next four weeks.
Kendre Millers Logs Another Full Practice On Thursday
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) logged another full practice on Thursday, according to John Hendrix. This is a great sign, as the sophomore running back has been on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury since Week 9. Miller has battled the injury bug all season and has appeared in just two games all season. During this small stint, the TCU product tallied just nine carries but averaged an impressive 5.8 yards per carry. This is a nice increase compared to the 3.8 yards per carry he averaged during his rookie campaign. If Miller can return to action this weekend, fantasy managers should view him as a potential stash candidate, as Alvin Kamara should continue to see the bulk of opportunities in the New Orleans backfield.
The New Orleans Saints opened running back Kendre Miller's (hamstring) 21-day practice window on Wednesday to return from Injured Reserve, and he was able to put in a full practice. Miller injured his hamstring in the Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and has missed the required four games on IR. The 22-year-old second-year back out of TCU will be eligible to return this weekend to face the New York Giants in Week 14, but it doesn't mean the Saints will rush him back. The Saints could use Miller back after just losing tight end Taysom Hill (knee) for the year. However, when Miller does return, he's likely to be eased in as the team's RB3 behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. He's been a bust since being taken in the third round in 2023, playing in just 10 total games (two this year), averaging 4.2 yards per carry. Miller is rostered in only 3% of Yahoo leagues currently.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) and running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) have been placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. The Saints are going to be thin on depth as the injuries keep piling up on them. The absence of Means should give Marquez Valdes-Scantling more snaps, but fantasy managers shouldn't trust him as a reliable option. Miller has missed most of the season, but returned for each of the last two games. Now, Alvin Kamara should see a heavy workload with Miller out and Jamaal Williams (groin) doubtful to play. Kamara should be an elite fantasy option against the below average Carolina Panthers defense.
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