Marshon Lattimore Fantasy

New Orleans Saints cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore (hand) and C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) have both been ruled out for Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. The Saints will also be missing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (calf), linebacker Peter Werner (hamstring), linebacker Kwon Alexander (elbow) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder). Rookie cornerback Paulson Adebo stepped up in the big Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, and Bradley Roby is expected to draw the start in his first game with the Saints on Sunday. It's a capable cornerback duo, but there's no question that the Saints secondary will take a step back with their top corner, Lattimore, not active. The Saints defense/special teams is a popular starting option in Week 2 after they completely shut down the Packers offense in Week 1, but they'll also be a bit more vulnerable on the back end against Carolina.

Sep. 19th • 11:59 AM

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hand) will be a game-time decision in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers after he had surgery on his hand this week. Lattimore injured his thumb in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers and is considered week-to-week. The team's top cornerback also agreed to a contract extension last week that includes $68.3 million guaranteed. If Lattimore does play, he'll likely be a full go. If he's inactive, the Saints will be in good shape, as Bradley Roby will make his team debut this weekend after serving the final game of his suspension in Week 1. Third-rounder Paulson Adebo also played well against Green Bay, and the Saints would feel comfortable with a corner combination of Roby and Adebo if Lattimore doesn't get cleared. The Saints defense turned heads by shutting down the Packers, and they are firmly on the streaming radar in Week 2 against Carolina.

Sep. 17th • 3:40 PM

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (thumb) is set to have surgery to repair a chipped bone in his thumb Tuesday. Lattimore sustained the injury during the first half of Sunday's win over Green Bay and exited the game before returning, though the Saints pulled him again with a large lead late in the contest. The 25-year-old is considered week-to-week, though he could miss anywhere from three-to-six weeks with the ailment. A Pro Bowler in each of the last two seasons, Lattimore and the Saints agreed to a five-year, $97.6 million extension, which makes him the second-highest paid corner in the league. Lattimore often shadows the opponent's top receiver, as he did in Week 1 against Green Bay's Davante Adams, so the Saints' defense will certainly miss him going forward. Newly acquired corner Bradley Roby should see significant playing time moving forward, as should Desmond Trufant and rookie Paulson Adebo. The Panthers' wide receivers could have a better outlook in Week 2 with Lattimore sidelined.

Sep. 14th • 1:05 PM