Marcus Davenport Fantasy

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

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in Week 1 versus the Green Bay Packers. Davenport is awaiting the results of a MRI that he did on Tuesday, but is expected to miss at least a few weeks. It's a tough blow for the Saints defense with news of cornerback Marcus Lattimore being listed as questionable with a thumb injury and questionable for Week 2 versus the Carolina Panthers. The Saints dominated a tough Packers offense in Week 1, but the loss of Davenport and potential loss of Lattimore make them not as scary heading into Week 2. Managers in deeper leagues can look at other options with the Saints potentially missing two of their star defenders on Sunday.

Sep. 14th • 10:23 PM

New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in the Week 1 blowout win over the Green Bay Packers and will miss some time, according to a source. However, the good news is that he should be back sooner than later. The 25-year-old recorded three tackles (two solo) and a sack in the 38-3 win over Green Bay to open the season. A first-rounder in 2018, Davenport played in only 11 games (one start) last season and had 1.5 sacks, 21 tackles (12 solo), eight QB hits and two passes defensed for the Saints. It's a temporary blow to the Saints pass rush, but their defense/special teams will still be a popular waiver-wire pickup after they completely shut down Aaron Rodgers and Co. in the season opener.

Sep. 13th • 2:47 PM