Latavius Murray Fantasy

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray had just seven yards on five carries during the loss to the Rams on Sunday. Though the veteran was virtually a non-factor, the rest of the Saints offense was nowhere to be found either as the team was forced to deal with the loss of Drew Brees, who will miss at least six weeks with a thumb injury. Murray will have his off games, just like he did in Minnesota, but will still come in handy for those in a pinch as he still serves as an efficient goal-line option for New Orleans.

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New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray broke off a 30-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter during the win over the Texans on Monday night. Despite seeing just six attempts, the veteran made the most of his time on the field and provided a spark for a Saints squad that had trouble getting things going offensively. He will likely retain the same type of role that he had in Minnesota by getting goal-line rushes in addition to serving as the occasional change-of-pace back.

Sep. 10th • 5:01 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray will debut for his new team on Monday night against the Houston Texans. Murray is expected to slot into the Mark Ingram role for the Saints this season after the latter left for Baltimore as a free agent. Ingram averaged just over 13 touches per game in 2018, which means Murray should see a nice chunk of work behind starter Alvin Kamara. The Saints possess one of the most running back-friendly offenses in the league, meaning Murray is worth a look as an upside flex option in all fantasy leagues in Week 1, even against a Texans Defense that was stout against the run in 2018.

Sep. 9th • 5:45 PM