Marcus Davenport Fantasy

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger) is expected to begin the new season on the PUP list. The former first round pick is expected to take the field in Week 1 despite having his pinkie finger amputated. Fantasy managers are going will have to wait and see what happens when training camp begins later this summer. Davenport has not played more than 13 games in a single season since entering the NFL in 2018. Although, Davenport recorded a career-high nine sacks through 11 games last season. The Saints could certainly use Davenport to begin the season, but we'll see what happens.

Jun. 23rd • 11:53 PM

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger, shoulder) had the top portion of his left pinkie finger amputated this offseason after breaking a plate from a previous surgery and experiencing an infection. He also had surgery on his right shoulder in January, but he's hoping to be healthy by training camp next month. Davenport doesn't think his finger will affect his performance on the field, as he's been dealing with it since he first tore ligaments in the finger in college. The 25-year-old has yet to play in a full NFL season in his four years, but he had a career-best nine sacks in just 11 games for the Saints last year and has 21 sacks in his four seasons.

Jun. 16th • 10:55 AM

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving. Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) was also ruled out. Davenport checks in as the No. 26 defensive lineman in IDP leagues with 17 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble in only six games played this year, so you'll have to go in another direction if you were planning on starting him against Buffalo this week. The Saints defense/special teams has been a top-15 fantasy unit this year, but we'd suggest looking for other options against a Bills offense that can explode at any moment despite some uncharacteristic struggles this year.

Nov. 24th • 7:50 PM