RB · New Orleans Saints · #5
9.0 pts
10 car, 30 yds, 1 TD
PPR scoring.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Minnesota Vikings
DFS salary
$4,900
Projection
3.5
2026 season (4 games): 83 rush yds · 4 rec · 15 rec yds
| 2026 · NO | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NO | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Heading into Week 6, DeMario Douglas, Germie Bernard, Woody Marks, Brenton Strange, Dameon Pierce, MarShawn Lloyd, Kendre Miller, Jordyn Tyson and Zach Charbonnet were all named notable fantasy football waiver wire pickups. Their inclusion signals potential value as managers look to fill roster holes ahead of this week's matchups.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Even with Alvin Kamara cleared to play after being listed questionable, the Saints turned to Kendre Miller early in the backfield, and he delivered a touchdown. Miller's increased workload suggests New Orleans may be leaning on him more in short-yardage or early-down situations, potentially cutting into Kamara's featured role.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Travis Etienne Jr. has signed a four-year, $48 million extension with New Orleans, cementing his role as the Saints' lead back. That deal pushes Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson down the depth chart, though both remain notable Week 5 waiver-wire options for fantasy managers seeking backfield help.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Tee Higgins, Carnell Tate, Quinshon Judkins, Tank Dell, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jeremiyah Love, Makai Lemon, Kendre Miller, KC Concepcion, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Davante Adams and Austin Ekeler were all discussed in Week 5 fantasy start/sit coverage. The roundups weighed each player's matchup and recent role to help managers decide who to trust in lineups this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rico Dowdle, Courtland Sutton, Tank Bigsby, Makai Lemon, Rachaad White, Kalif Raymond, Kendre Miller and George Holani were all flagged as Week 5 fantasy football drop candidates. The grouping points to shaky roles or matchups for each this week, suggesting fantasy managers may look elsewhere for more reliable production before setting lineups.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
RotoBaller lists Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire targets including Woody Marks, Jordyn Tyson, Zach Charbonnet, Dameon Pierce and others.
Despite Alvin Kamara being active after a questionable tag, Kendre Miller got the early work and scored a touchdown for the Saints.
RotoBaller offers fantasy football Week 5 start/sit advice covering players including Christian Watson, Davante Adams, Austin Ekeler and Kendre Miller.
With Travis Etienne Jr. signed to a four-year, $48 million deal by New Orleans, fantasy managers are weighing waiver pickups between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson for Week 5.
RotoBaller's Week 5 fantasy football start/sit guide covers lineup decisions involving players like Carnell Tate, Christian Watson, Tee Higgins, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tank Dell.
RotoBaller's Week 5 fantasy football drop candidates include Kalif Raymond, Tank Bigsby, Courtland Sutton, Kendre Miller, Michael Pittman, Rachaad White, Makai Lemon, Rico Dowdle and George Holani.
With Travis Etienne out on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, the Saints have shifted more carries to Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller, though Kamara isn't running as much as expected.
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RotoBaller highlights Week 5 waiver wire running back targets, including Ollie Gordon II, Emanuel Wilson, Keaton Mitchell and Kendre Miller, with several rosters hurt by injuries to Achane, Hall and Etienne.