Description: According to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints running back Mark Ingram is 100-percent healthy for the first time in three seasons.
Insight: We expect a healthy Ingram could become a much more valuable fantasy asset, though as long as Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas are still on the field, he can't be an RB1.
Description: Veteran linebacker Scott Fujita announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.
Insight: He signed a one-day contract with New Orleans to finish his career as a Saint. Fujita, who spent his last three seasons with Cleveland, collected 767 tackles, 23.5 sacks and seven interceptions during his 11-year career.
Description: The Jets are trying to work out a deal for New Orleans running back Chris Ivory. SOURCE: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
Insight: The Jets would be willing to part with a fifth-round pick in next week's draft to complete the trade. After backing up Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram last season, Ivory would have a chance to be a starter in New York.
Description: According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Seahawks and Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace has agreed to a one-year deal with the Saints.
Insight: Last week it appeared that Wallace would sign with Oakland but instead he opted for New Orleans where he'll back up the veteran Drew Brees. Over the last eight seasons, Brees has missed just one game, which makes it highly unlikely that Wallace will see any playing time in 2013.
Description: Former Browns tight end Benjamin Watson has agreed to a three-year contract with the Saints.
Insight: Watson (501 yards, three TD with Cleveland in 2012) won't have much fantasy significance in New Orleans unless Jimmy Graham suffers an injury. At age 32, Watson's best years are probably behind him.
Description: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Saints are expected to ask veteran linebacker Jonathan Vilma to take a pay cut.
Insight: Vilma finished with 37 tackles last season, a far cry from the 105 he produced two seasons earlier. The pay cut probably won't sit well with Vilma, who earned $5.4 million in 2012. Don't be surprised if this ends Vilma's five-year run in New Orleans.
Description: New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees will get his "offensive genius" back as head coach and play caller Sean Payton has been reinstated by the commissioner.
Insight: Brees had a pretty good season without Payton even if the team didn't. In the five previous seasons with Payton calling the plays the team averaged 28.5 ppg, 4,686 yards passing and 1,762 yards rushing. In 2012-13 they were third in the league in scoring at 28.8 ppg with 4,997 yards passing and 1,577 on the ground. There may not be any boost offensively for Brees when Payton returns to the sidelines.
Description: New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees and Dallas QB Tony Romo tied for the league-lead in interceptions this season with 19 each.
Insight: Brees was able to offset the high interception total by throwing a league-leading 43 touchdown passes. Brees also led the NFL in yardage for the second straight year. His 5,177 yards passing are the third-most ever in a single season.
Description: Saints receiver Marques Colston finished the season strong with two touchdowns and 52 yards on five catches.
Insight: Overall, Colston had 83 catches, 1,154 yards and 10 touchdowns. It's his seventh season in eight years with at least 70 catches, 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham had just his second 100-yard game of the season Sunday versus Carolina while also catching his ninth touchdown.
Insight: Graham's numbers -- 85 catches, 982 yards, 9 touchdowns -- look nice but fantasy owners expected more from a first- or second-rounder.
Description: Saints running back Darren Sproles snagged eight passes for 79 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Panthers.
Insight: Sproles turned in another nice PPR campaign, catching 75 passes for 667 yards and seven touchdowns and rushing for 244 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries in 13 games.
Description: Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 29-of-43 for 396 yards and four touchdowns Sunday against the Panthers.
Insight: Brees reached 5,000 yards for the second consecutive season and third time in his career and 40 touchdowns for the second straight season with Sunday's effort. He had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 11-1 over the final three games.
Description: Good news for Darren Sproles' fantasy owners as Pierre Thomas will not play in Week 17 versus Carolina. That's one less player to share with and Sproles is hot of late.
Insight: Sproles had a nice multi-purpose game Sunday against the Cowboys, turning in 152 yards from scrimmage on 16 touches (9 rushes, 7 catches) with one touchdown and 25 more yards in returns.
Description: Saints running back Pierre Thomas missed another practice and is out for the season finale with Carolina.
Insight: Thomas is a solid all-purpose player who has exceeded 800 yards from scrimmage, but the Saints have plenty of talent in the backfield with Darren Sproles and Mark Ingram.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham missed Wednesday's practice due to a wrist injury which has plagued him all season. It shouldn't keep him out of Sunday's game.
Insight: It could be part of the reason Graham leads the NFL in dropped passes. Despite that, he's still caught 76 balls for 867 yards and eight touchdowns and is a stud at his position.
Description: Saints running back Pierre Thomas missed Wednesday practice. The injury was first acknowledged last week, but didn't stop him from playing against Dallas and we expect him to play in Week 17.
Insight: Thomas is a solid all-purpose player who has exceeded 800 yards from scrimmage in each of his past two seasons but he's too much of a week-to-week mystery to trust him in fantasy leagues, even when healthy.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore had his second straight game with less than 50 yards receiving and a touchdown Sunday against Dallas. Moore grabbed four balls for 30 yards and scored on a six-yard pass in the second quarter.
Insight: Moore needs 80 yards in Week 17 to reach 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.
Description: Saints running back Pierre Thomas reached the end zone for just the second time this season Sunday against Dallas. He finished with 16 rushing yards on seven carries and 61 receiving yards and a score on seven catches.
Insight: Thomas is a solid all-purpose player who has exceeded 800 yards from scrimmage in each of his past two seasons but he's too much of a week-to-week mystery to trust him in fantasy leagues.
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles had another nice multi-purpose game Sunday against the Cowboys, turning in 152 yards from scrimmage on 16 touches (9 rushes, 7 catches) with one touchdown.
Insight: Sproles has produced RB1-type numbers over his past three games, putting up 279 yards from scrimmage on 19 runs and 21 receptions with four touchdowns.
Description: Saints receiver Marques Colston's 10 receptions for 153 yards allowed him to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth straight season and the seventh time in eight years.
Insight: Colston is as predictable as the come these days. No matter what happens during the season, you can pencil him in for 80 catches, 1,000 yards and 7-9 touchdowns when things are said and done. He's at 78, 1,102 and eight with one game left.
Description: Saints quarterback Drew Brees hasn't turned the ball over while getting the ball in the end zone seven times over his past two games. Brees threw for 446 and three touchdowns Sunday in a win over Dallas.
Insight: Brees had a TD-INT ratio of 1-7 in Week 13-14, including zero touchdowns and five picks in Week 13 against Atlanta, but he has rallied in his last two games. Brees is 219 yards and one touchdown away from his second straight season with 5,000 yards and 40 passing touchdowns.
Description: Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke out of a slump by throwing four touchdown passes Sunday in a blowout win against Tampa Bay.
Insight: Now that's more like it. Brees had been picked off nine times in his previous three games but he didn't turn the ball over once on Sunday. He'll try and keep the momentum going next week against Dallas.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has been playing through an "ongoing" wrist injury all season, interim coach Joe Vitt said. SOURCE: Larry Holder, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Insight: We think increased defensive attention has more to do with Graham's somewhat disappointing season than any wrist injury. Graham has been blanketed by coverage all season and as a result only has 64 receptions for 710 yards. The tight end is on pace for 85 receptions for 888 yards and 10 touchdowns in 15 games, still good numbers but not what fantasy owners expected from a first- or second-round pick.
Description: Saints running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) will miss Week 15 against Tampa Bay.
Insight: Ivory was a hot waiver wire property after a couple of big weeks against Philadelphia and Atlanta, but hasn't cracked the 40-yard mark or the goal line in the last three weeks.
Description: Despite having his "Bountygate" suspension overturned, Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is moving forward with a defamation suit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Insight: We know two things for sure: Vilma is hopping mad and Goodell, who needed former commissioner Paul Tagliabue to come in and help clean up this whole Bountygate mess, has lost much of his credibility throughout the league. Vilma doesn't have to worry about missing any more games but right now the Saints' defense has bigger fish to fry. Even with Vilma back in the lineup, New Orleans ranks last in the NFL in yards allowed (436.9 ypg).
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles received his first carries since Week 8 Sunday against the Giants and turned in 56 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He also caught four balls for 28 yards and another score.
Insight: Sproles has been heavily involved in the passing game since returning from a hand injury in Week 12, but he didn't run the ball once in the previous two games. He likely won't run it at all in Week 15 against the No. 1 rush defense in the league, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Description: Saints running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Giants.
Insight: Ivory's production has waned once again after turning in top-notch production for two weeks. He only had three carries last week so it's not like we can expect Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram to inherit a larger workload. Darren Sproles remains the best bet out of this backfield to produce fantasy-worthy numbers.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore is probable for Thursday's game against Atlanta. He briefly left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter after a blow to the head, but returned to the contest, though he didn't catch another pass.
Insight: Moore has been solid this season with 45 catches for 699 yards and four touchdowns and is a favorite target of Drew Brees in clutch third down situations.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham only had four receptions for 33 yards on six targets Sunday against the 49ers, but it wasn't due to a lack of playing time. Graham played 70 percent of the team's offensive snaps, tops on the team among any WRs, RBs and TEs. SOURCE: Adam Caplan, TheSidelineView.com
Insight: San Francisco arguably has the fastest linebacking corps in the NFL, with Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman blanketing the inside. Graham also had to stay in and block more than usual as Drew Brees was under duress for most of the game. With Graham covered, backup tight end David Thomas and fullback Jed Collins both caught touchdowns.
Description: New Orleans QB Drew Brees tossed three touchdowns for the third straight game and the eighth time this season Sunday against the 49ers but he also threw two picks for TDs and failed to reach 300 yards for the fifth straight game.
Insight: Brees threw for 325 yards or more in five of the first six games so his low yardage as of late is a bit of a surprise. Still, the Saints quarterback has been a reliable fantasy arm, throwing 13 touchdowns in his last five games.
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles (hand) practiced Thursday in full for the second straight day.
Insight: That bodes well for Sproles' status for Sunday versus San Francisco. We expect the running back to be plugged into his usual pass catching role after he was a late scratch in Week 11.
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles practiced Wednesday. He is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Insight: Sproles was a late scratch last weekend, but they will need him when facing the formidable 49ers' defense. Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory will handle the running back position if Sproles is inactive.
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Insight: Sproles was a late scratch last weekend, but they will need him when facing the formidable 49ers' defense. Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory will handle the running back position if Sproles is inactive.
Description: Saints tailback Darren Sproles is officially out for Sunday's matchup against Oakland.
Insight: Sproles will get another week off to rest his injured hand. Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory will handle the rushing chores for New Orleans on Sunday.
Description: Contradictory reports are coming out concerning Saints running back Darren Sproles. Earlier reports had him active this week, but Jay Glazer is reporting that he will miss the game.
Insight: With all of the Saints' other options at running back and the fact that Sproles likely isn't 100 percent, we hope you have better halfback options for Week 11.
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Saints running back Darren Sproles is expected to be active Sunday against Oakland. He's missed the past two weeks because of a broken hand.
Insight: With all of the Saints' other options at running back and the fact that Sproles likely isn't 100 percent, we hope you have better halfback options for Week 11.
Description: New Orleans running back Darren Sproles (hand) has enjoyed a good week of practice, according to interim coach Joe Vitt, but there remains some swelling in Sproles' left hand. SOURCE: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Insight: Sproles is questionable for Sunday's game against Oakland, a favorable matchup for fantasy running backs. "Whatever the doctors tell me," Sproles said. "They have the final decision." We'll continue to monitor this situation. If Sproles doesn't play Chris Ivory could make for a solid RB2 Sunday.
Description: New Orleans running back Darren Sproles (hand) practiced in full Thursday. He's likely to return to the lineup Sunday against Oakland. SOURCE: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Insight: Sproles initial timetable after hand surgery was 4-to-6 weeks, but it appears that he could be back in just two. The running back will assume his duties as a multi-purpose threat while Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory and Mark Ingram will vie for the remaining touches.
Description: New Orleans running back Darren Sproles (hand) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.
Insight: Sproles initial timetable after hand surgery was 4-to-6 weeks, but it appears that he could be back in just two. Of course, adding Sproles to the pool with Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory and Mark Ingram will make it even tougher to figure out who, if any, should be started. Stay tuned.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore had seven receptions for 91 yards in Week 10 against Atlanta after recording just five catches in the previous two games combined.
Insight: Moore seemed to take a back seat in the Saints offense once Jimmy Graham returned to the lineup. However, he was Drew Brees' No. 2 target after Graham Sunday while Devery Henderson went without a catch. Moore may be hit and miss since the Saints have so many weapons but he's still a solid WR3 tied to an excellent offense.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham dominated Atlanta Sunday for 149 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches.
Insight: Graham is finally looking like the player fantasy owners drafted so high in the preseason after dealing with an ankle injury. In his last three games, the tight end has 284 yards and three touchdowns on 20 receptions. Sunday was both his first 100-yard game and first multi-touchdown game this season.
Description: Saints running back Chris Ivory found the end zone for the second straight week Sunday against the Falcons.
Insight: Ivory finished with 72 yards on just seven carries Sunday while Mark Ingram carried 16 times for 67 yards. Curiously, Pierre Thomas received just five carries and one reception. It's going to be difficult to figure out which New Orleans rusher to start in fantasy while Darren Sproles is out but Ivory and Ingram have both made stronger cases than Thomas the last two weeks.
Description: Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said he wants to get his running backs more involved in the offense to protect the team's bad defense. SOURCE: Ed Werder
Insight: New Orleans is a pass-first team but we saw a more balanced approach in Week 9 against the Eagles. Chris Ivory, Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas combined for 23 carries, 136 yards (5.9 ypc) and a touchdown in the game. All three are risky flex plays in Week 10 against the Falcons but Thomas is probably the best option. He's the best receiver and comes into Sunday's game with 500 yards rushing and five touchdowns on 100 carries and 33 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns in 10 career games against Atlanta.
Description: New Orleans running back Darren Sproles (hand) will miss Week 10, according to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times Picayune.
Insight: Sproles had surgery to repair a broken hand last week and the initial timetable projected 4-to-6 weeks. He's coming along much quicker than that, but this week the Saints will again use their four-man backfield of; Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory, Mark Ingram and Travaris Cadet.
Description: New Orleans halfback Darren Sproles (hand) didn't practice Thursday. SOURCE: Mike Triplett, New Orleans Times Picayune
Insight: Sproles had surgery to repair a broken hand last week and the initial timetable projected 4-to-6 weeks. However, there's a slim chance the running back could play this Sunday. We're going to go ahead and call him doubtful.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham looks to be recovered from his ankle sprain. The tight end has found the end zone in each of the last two weeks while catching 13 passes.
Insight: Graham has scored a touchdown in five of his six healthy games this season. He's still one of Drew Brees' top targets and will battle Rob Gronkowski for the top tight end spot in fantasy for the rest of the season.
Description: Chris Ivory was active Monday for the first time this season and actually led New Orleans in touches out of the back field with 10 carries and a reception.
Insight: Ivory, Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas each looked explosive in combining for 136 rushing yards on 23 carries, with Ivory picking up a score. Darren Sproles (hand) could return from his injury as soon as this week, however, so none of the three backs are likely to offer much fantasy value.
Description: New Orleans halfback Darren Sproles may be able to return from his broken hand in just 1-to-2 weeks according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Insight: This is obviously much more favorable than his original 4-to-6 week timetable. Though Sproles has just 26 carries on the season, he's already scored four touchdowns as a receiver and carries plenty of value in PPR leagues.
Description: The initial timetable for Saints running back Darren Sproles' recovery from a broken hand is 4-6 weeks, team sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Insight: There is optimism for an earlier return. Sources say the injury is to Sproles' upper left hand near the wrist. Fantasy owners should hit the free agent wire immediately and add Pierre Thomas.
Description: New Orleans tailback Darren Sproles will miss an indefinite length of time after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured hand. The team should give a better timetable for his return next week.
Insight: Sproles' absence should make Pierre Thomas a viable fantasy option.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) is expected to be active Sunday night barring a setback in pre-game warmups, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports.
Insight: Graham has been dealing with an ankle sprain since Week 5 and missed last week's game following the Saints' bye week. It looks like he's going to play Sunday night.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) traveled with the team to Denver but he'll be a game-time decision Sunday night, according to NBCSports.com.
Insight: Graham has been dealing with an ankle sprain since Week 5. The team had a bye Week 6 and he sat out last Sunday. With the Saints scheduled to play Sunday night, it is a huge gamble to put Graham in your starting lineup unless you own Jacob Tamme or Joel Dreessen. Saints backup David Thomas scored a touchdown in Week 7 versus Tampa Bay but he only has four catches this season and isn't much of an option if Graham is out.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) will be a game-time decision.
Insight: The tight end missed Week 7 with an ankle sprain and is no sure thing to return this Sunday. With the Saints scheduled to play Sunday night, it is a huge gamble to put Graham in your starting lineup because by then all your other options will have played. Do you feel lucky?
Description: New Orleans tailback Darren Sproles was back at practice Friday after missing two days due to an illness in his family, reports Katherine Terrell of the Times-Picayune.
Insight: Sproles is expected to play this Sunday at Denver and as the game should be a shootout, you will want to start him. He's getting around 10 touches per game, which is down a couple from last season, but could break out Sunday night.
Description: New Orleans tailback Darren Sproles missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness in the family, according to a WWL-TV Sports report.
Insight: Sproles is expected to play this Sunday at Denver, so fantasy owners should not be overly concerned. They should be more concerned by his lack of touches this season. He's getting around 10 per game, which is down from last season.
Description: According to the Associated Press, Saints coach Joe Vitt said Jimmy Graham (ankle) could be a "full go" in Wednesday's practice.
Insight: That would quickly clear up any doubt about Graham playing in Week 8. The tight end is on track to start Sunday after missing Week 7 with an ankle sprain.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore caught nine balls for 121 yards in Week 7 against the Buccaneers.
Insight: Moore seems to be fully recovered from the hamstring injury that kept him out a couple of weeks ago. He should remain a capable WR3 even when Jimmy Graham comes back from an ankle injury.
Description: According to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times Picayune, New Orleans coach Joe Vitt said the Saints "feel good" about Jimmy Graham (ankle).
Insight: Graham will test his ankle Wednesday to determine if he'll be available for Week 8 after missing Sunday's game.
Description: New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma failed to record a tackle Sunday in his 2012 season debut.
Insight: Vilma played sparingly on Sunday and probably won't see a ton of game reps until his injured knee is close to 100 percent. Vilma may only have a few games left as he continues to appeal his year-long suspension. He's meeting with the league to discuss his appeal next Tuesday.
Description: New Orleans QB Drew Brees produced a stunning fantasy day on Sunday, throwing for 377 yards and four TDs in a win over Tampa Bay.
Insight: Brees accomplished almost all of these statistics in the first half when he threw for 313 yards and four scores. Regardless, it's his third straight 300-yard week and over his last four games, the NFL's single-season passing yards leader has compiled an unbelievable 14 touchdown passes to just two interceptions. Simply put, Brees is the most dangerous fantasy player on the planet right now.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore (hamstring) practiced all week and is active for Week 7 against Tampa Bay.
Insight: With tight end Jimmy Graham out and Devery Henderson not producing, Drew Brees should be looking to Moore, Marques Colston and Darren Sproles all day long.
Description: It's official. New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham won't be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He's out with an injured ankle.
Insight: The Saints thought Graham would be able to return after the team's bye week but apparently that wasn't enough time to recover. David Thomas will start at tight end for New Orleans though we wouldn't expect him to have any kind of fantasy impact.
Description: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Insight: Vilma isn't expected to get a full workload but his presence should help a New Orleans team that comes into Week 7 ranked second-to-last in rushing yards allowed per game.
Description: New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham won't be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He's out with an injured ankle.
Insight: The Saints thought Graham would be able to return after the team's bye week but apparently that wasn't enough time to recover. David Thomas will start at tight end for New Orleans though we wouldn't expect him to have any kind of fantasy impact.
Description: According to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) will be a game-time decision.
Insight: Graham sprained his ankle against the Chargers in Week 5 yet is still not 100 percent after the bye. There is no tight end this side of Rob Gronkowski and Tony Gonzalez who can replace Graham's numbers.
Description: According to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) return to practice on a limited basis Thursday.
Insight: Graham sprained his ankle against the Chargers in Week 5 and had plenty of time to rest with New Orleans on a bye in Week 6. We've heard conflicting reports regarding his status for Sunday, but it seems likely he'll be a game-time call.
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that there's "not a lot of optimism" about Saints tight end Jimmy Graham"s (ankle) Week 7 availability.
Insight: Graham sprained his ankle against the Chargers in Week 5 and had plenty of time to rest with New Orleans on a bye in Week 6 but he was still unable to practice Wednesday. He could be a game-time decision Sunday so have other options ready to go.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, according to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Insight: Moore missed Week 5 with the injury but was able to rest during the Saints' bye week in Week 6. Get him back in your lineups and downgrade Devery Henderson.
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Saints are "uncertain" whether tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) will be active for Week 7. Graham didn't practice Wednesday.
Insight: Graham sprained his ankle against the Chargers in Week 5 and had plenty of time to rest with New Orleans on a bye in Week 6 so it's a bad sign that he was unable to practice Wednesday. Schefter's report follows NBCSports.com's report Tuesday that a source in the know said Graham will play in Week 7.
Description: According to NBCSports.com, a source with knowledge of the situation said Saints tight end Jimmy Graham won't miss any games with his sprained ankle.
Insight: Graham sprained his ankle against the Chargers in Week 5 but New Orleans had a bye in Week 6. We'll find out more information Wednesday when the team has to release an official injury report. Graham has been a bit of a disappointment this year, catching 25 passes for 252 yards and three scores in five games. At this point last season Graham had 32 receptions, 496 yards and three touchdowns.
Description: New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma says he'll play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight: Vilma has chosen to appeal his season-long suspension, which was handed down by league commissioner Roger Goodell last week. Vilma missed the first six weeks of the season because of a knee injury.
Description: Saints receiver Marques Colston dominated against the Chargers on Sunday night, notching his second straight nine-catch game and snagging three touchdowns.
Insight: Colston scored for the first time this season last week and he added three more to go along with 131 yards. The receiver's knee didn't appear to be much of a problem. Colston has 18 catches for 284 yards and four TDs in his last two games and should continue to post solid fantasy lines with Jimmy Graham dealing with an ankle injury.
Description: Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer had no update on Jimmy Graham (ankle) during his Monday press conference, according to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Insight: Kromer said Graham sprained his ankle and is being check out. We should know more later today. The Saints have a bye in Week 6 so Graham will have an extra week to rest.
Description: Saints quarterback Drew Brees threw four touchdown passes Sunday night against the Chargers and in the process set a new record for most consecutive games with at least one TD pass. Brees has thrown at least one scoring strike in 48 straight games, breaking a tie with Johnny Unitas.
Insight: Brees is only completing 58.9 percent of his passes this season after setting an NFL record with a 71.2 completion percentage last season, but he has still been one of fantasy's most prolific quarterbacks. Through five games, Brees has 1,720 yards, which puts him on pace to best last season's NFL-record 5,476 yards passing.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) was wearing a walking boot following New Orleans' victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night.
Insight: Graham rolled his ankle on his lone catch of the game. While he did return in a limited capacity in the second half, his status going forward is very much up in the air. The Saints do have a bye in Week 6 so Graham will have extra time to rest up for Week 7.
Description: According to beat writer Mike Triplett, Saints wideout Lance Moore (hamstring) missed Friday's practice, his third straight, and will not play on Sunday.
Insight: Moore, always a Drew Brees favorite in key situations, has become a valuable fantasy asset with Robert Meachem in San Diego. He's second on the team in targets with 37, behind Jimmy Graham and had caught 19 balls for 287 yards and two scores. Devery Henderson might get a bump in fantasy value.
Description: Saints wideout Lance Moore (hamstring) missed practice Thursday for the second straight day, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Insight: Moore has been a nice late-round find for fantasy owners this year, posting 287 yards on 19 catches with two touchdowns in four games. However, it's becoming increasingly likely that he won't play in Week 5.
Description: Saints wideout Lance Moore sat out Wednesday's practice because of a hamstring injury.
Insight: Moore has had a terrific year up to this point, hauling in 19 catches for 287 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Though New Orleans is listing him as questionable, we're betting he'll be on the field for Sunday night's game against San Diego.
Description: According to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints receiver Marques Colston's foot injury might "nag at him all season."
Insight: Colston is a possession receiver so he doesn't rely on speed or quickness to be effective. He should be able to battle through the pain. After Sunday's big game, Colston is on pace for another 70-plus catch, 1,000-plus yard season, his sixth in seven years.
Description: New Orleans receiver Lance Moore has far surpassed Devery Henderson in the Saints offense and has as many targets as Marques Colston after four weeks (32).
Insight: Moore is a Drew Brees favorite and is currently on a pace to catch 76 balls for 1,148 yards and 8 TDs. Certainly starter-worthy statistics.
Description: Saints receiver Marques Colston showed up for the first time this season, recording a season-high nine catches and 153 yards and catching his first TD.
Insight: Colston can be inconsistent but he's put up at least 70 catches, 1,000 yards and seven TDs in five of his six pro seasons. Expect those numbers again this year.
Description: New Orleans QB Drew Brees threw for 446 yards on 35-of-54 efficiency with three touchdown passes Sunday against the Packers.
Insight: Brees wasn't picked for the first time this season. The QB has been shaky at times but he is still posting elite fantasy QB numbers, throwing for 337.5 yards per game and 10 TDs.
Description: NFL Network's Albert Breer is reporting that Saints receiver Marques Colston will play Sunday against the Chiefs. Colston's has been limited in practice this week because of an injured foot.
Insight: Colston certainly won't be at 100 percent but he might not need to be to have a big game against a porous Kansas City secondary. It could just be a matter of whether or not Drew Brees looks in Colston's direction. Last week he was targeted just four times compared to 14 targets for Darren Sproles and 13 for Jimmy Graham.
Description: New Orleans wideout Marques Colston was limited again in Friday's practice, according to NFL.com.
Insight: Colston had the same problem in Week 1, missing practice, but played against Washington. At this point we don't expect him to miss time due to the foot, it appears to be the Saints taking precautions with their injury-prone receiver.
Description: New Orleans QB Drew Brees is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as probable for Sunday's game with Kansas City.
Insight: There has never been any question that Brees would play this week. The question is when he will start improving on an ugly 54.5 completion percentage rate.
Description: New Orleans wideout Marques Colston was limited in Wednesday's practice, according to Mike Triplett of the Times-Picayune.
Insight: Colston had the same problem in Week 1, missing practice, but played against Washington. At this point we don't expect him to miss time due to the foot, it appears to be the Saints taking precautions with their injury-prone receiver.
Description: Saints wideout Devery Henderson, who missed the Week 2 game with a concussion, was back at practice on Wednesday, according to a WWLTV Sports report.
Insight: The Saints have Lance Moore and don't miss much when Henderson is out, but his return will put a damprer on Moore owners. Moore has eight catches for 150 yards and a touchdown this season. Henderson caught one ball for 11 yards in the season opener.
Description: New Orleans halfback Darren Sproles reeled in 13 of the 14 passes intended for him and racked up a game-high 128 receiving yards Sunday against Carolina.
Insight: Unfortunately for Saints fans, it came in a losing effort. Also troubling is the fact that Sproles has not received a single handoff this season. Clearly you can't rely on Sproles for rushing yards anymore, but he's still quite an asset in PPR leagues.
Description: New Orleans QB Drew Brees surpassed 300 yards passing for the second week in a row but he also chucked a pair of interceptions as the Saints fell to the Panthers 35-27 on Sunday.
Insight: Brees has now thrown four picks in his last two games and carries a completion percentage of 54.5 for the season. Clearly Sean Payton's absence is having an effect on the 12-year veteran.
Description: New Orleans starting wideout Devery Henderson will miss Sunday's game against Carolina due to a concussion.
Insight: The Saints plugged in Lance Moore (6-120-1) last week and he came through with flying colors. He's a Drew Brees favorite and his fantasy value should rise to starter status with this news.
Description: Saints wideout Devery Henderson left Sunday's game after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and he will miss Sunday's game against Carolina.
Insight: The Saints plugged in Lance Moore (6-120-1) last week. He's a Drew Brees favorite and his fantasy value should rise to starter status.
Description: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma will meet one-on-one with league commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his involvement in the Bountygate scandal. Vilma recently had his season-long suspension nullified by an appeals panel.
Insight: Vilma is hoping for a fair meeting with Goodell after walking out on him the last time the two met face-to-face back in mid-June. As of now, Vilma remains on the physically unable to perform list and it's possible that he could be sidelined most of the season while he continues to recover from an offseason knee operation.
Description: Saints running back Darren Sproles was on the field for 50 of 75 offensive plays versus 18 for Pierre Thomas and just nine for Marl Ingram.
Insight: Sproles didn't have a rushing attempt in Week 1, but he did catch five passes for 35 yards and a late touchdown. If the Week 1 distribution continues down the road, Sproles should get more opportunities to produce.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore caught six passes for 120 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Redskins, most of it in the fourth quarter, with the Saints trailing badly.
Insight: Moore has always been a Drew Brees favorite and if Devery Henderson (concussion) can't go in Week 2, then Moore should be installed into most fantasy starting lineups.
Description: Saints wideout Devery Henderson left Sunday's game after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Insight: Henderson was able to walk off the field on his own power, but concussions are a sensative area these days. The Saints can easily plug in Lance Moore who is a Drew Brees favorite.
Description: New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.
Insight: Vilma, who recently had his season-long suspension overturned, is still recovering from offseason knee surgery. He won't be available until Week 7 at the earliest.
Description: Saints receiver Lance Moore caught six passes for 120 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Redskins.
Insight: Moore has value simply by stepping on the field in a Saints uniform. He won't be a consistent week-to-week option but he's worth holding onto as an injury replacement or bye-week fill in.
Description: Saints running back Darren Sproles didn't have a rushing attempt in Week 1 but he did catch five passes for 35 yards and a late touchdown.
Insight: Sproles' first game of the season was looking like a bust but he caught a two-yard touchdown with 2:25 left in the game.
Description: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham picked up where he left off last season in Week 1 against the Redskins. Graham tallied six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Insight: Graham is Drew Brees' No. 1 receiver and he'll likely be the No. 1 tight end in the fantasy game this season.
Description: Saints wideout Devery Henderson left Sunday's game after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall.
Insight: Henderson was able to walk off the field on his own power, which is always a good sign. He'll head back to the locker room where he is likely to undergo concussion testing. Henderson had one catch for 11 yards before the injury. It's doubtful he'll be able to return before the end of the game.
Description: New Orleans wideout Marques Colston is active and in the starting lineup for Sunday's season opener versus Washington.
Insight: Colston had the "questionable" label heading into this game after missing practice with a foot injury earlier in the week but now he has officially been cleared to play. Don't be surprised if Drew Brees finds him in the end zone for a touchdown or two in Week 1's clash against the Redskins.
Description: ESPN's Ed Werder says he saw Saints receiver Marques Colston (foot) warming up, an indication that he'll probably be in the starting lineup Sunday against the Redskins despite his status as "questionable."
Insight: Colston has been as consistent as they come for the Saints, producing five 1,000-yard campaigns in his six seasons in the league. He should be a solid fantasy starter from here on out.
Description: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma had his year-long suspension overturned on Friday.
Insight: Still, it's unlikely we'll see Vilma until at least mid-season as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. Defensive end Will Smith, who also had his Bountygate suspension overturned on Friday, will be available for Sunday's game versus the Redskins.
Description: Saints receiver Marques Colston didn't practice Wednesday due to a sore left foot, but it isn't considered serious.
Insight: Interim coach Aaron Kromer said he thinks all of his injured players will play Sunday, Colston included, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Description: Saints running back Darren Sproles (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Insight: Sproles isn't listed on the injury report for Week 1, which signifies what the Saints said all along: his knee injury wasn't that serious.
Description: Former Pro Bowl kicker John Kasay was released by New Orleans on Friday.
Insight: The Saints kicked (no pun intended) the 42-year-old Kasay to the curb in favor of fifth-year kicker Garrett Hartley. Lots of kickers have been swapping places over the last few days so it's very possible Kasay will find a new home within the next couple of weeks.
Description: Saints kicker Garrett Hartley has beat out veteran John Kasay for the starting job. Kasay was released Friday.
Insight: Hartley missed all of last season after playing 14 games in 2010. Kasay made 28 field goals and went 63-of-63 in extra points last season, numbers Hartley should have no problem duplicating if he's healthy. Consider him a top-10 kicking option.
Description: Saints running back Darren Sproles is dealing with a knee injury and won't play in the next preseason game, according to a WWLTV.com report.
Insight: Acting head coach Joe Vitt did say that if it were a regular season game Sproles would play. We're not worried about this one and still believe Sproles will deliver numbers similar to last season.
Description: Despite rumors that the NFL has offered to reduce Jonathan Vilma's season-long suspension to eight games if he agrees to drop his lawsuit against the league, the NFL claims no offer has been made to the Saints linebacker.
Insight: This rumor began to circulate Sunday as New Orleans competed in the annual Hall of Fame game against Arizona. If the NFL does end up offering Vilma a reduced suspension and he accepts, the earliest he could return to game action would be November 11 against the Falcons.
Description: Saints running back Mark Ingram, who had his third offseason surgery in the last three seasons, was running at full speed in the Saints first practice on Thursday.
Insight: We expect a healthy Ingram to improve on last season's totals (122-474-5), though Darren Sproles (603 yards rushing, 710 yards receiving, 9 TDs) does limit his upside.
Description: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees won't be missing any camp time. He has agreed to a five-year, $100-million deal to keep him in gold and black.
Insight: Brees has hit the 5,000-yard mark in two of his last four seasons and he threw for at least 300 yards in 13 of 16 regular season games last year. He's pure fantasy gold.
Description: Unsigned franchise player Drew Brees (QB, New Orleans) won't report to training camp without a long-term contract, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com.
Insight: While we'd like to see Brees and the Saints come to an agreement before Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, all that really matters is that the quarterback is ready to play come Week 1.
Description: New Orleans backup quarterback Chase Daniel has a hairline fracture of his right thumb and will miss the remainder of minicamp workouts.
Insight: With Drew Brees still in contract negotiations, Daniel was in line to get the majority of the playing time with the first team. His absence leaves the Saints with just Luke McCown and Sean Canfield throwing the ball. Daniel will remain the No. 2 quarterback and Brees' handcuff when the season begins.
Description: New Orleans rookie wideout Nick Toon hopes to fill the void left when Robert Meachem left for San Diego.
Insight: Toon will have to battle with veterans Marques Colston, Lance Moore and Devery Henderson for playing time, but if he's on the field quarterback Drew Brees will likely find him. With Colston and Moore frequently sidelined by injury, Toon could be worth a flier late in your draft.
