Marshon Lattimore Fantasy

New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (thumb) is expected to play Week 3 against the New England Patriots. He was a full participant in Friday's practice and removed from the team's injury report altogether. Lattimore's presence only helps the Saints secondary, and the star cornerback's return is a downgrade to Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense. The 25-year-old racked up three tackles and one pass defense over one game in 2021. The Saints D/ST can be used as a streamer against the Patriots. Still, fantasy managers should temper expectations as New England will most likely utilize the run and the short-intermediate passing game again in Week 3.

Sep. 25th • 7:36 AM

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