New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is truly day-to-day after spraining his ankle in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. He'll have a chance to play in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 7, but it's too early right now to know for sure. The Saints and fantasy managers should have a better idea of Kamara can play this weekend after they get in a few practices, starting on Wednesday. If it's a high-ankle sprain, the 28-year-old would be unlikely to play a week later. But in a must-win game in order to make it into the playoffs, perhaps Kamara will suit up at less than 100 percent. If he's active, he should be started in all fantasy lineups if you're still playing for a championship. If Kamara cannot go in Week 18, Jamaal Williams would line up as the Saints' starting RB.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed saw limited involvement in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The speedy receiver caught two of three targets for 14 yards. Shaheed's services were not needed, given that New Orleans held a comfortable lead for the entire game. The second-year receiver will look to bounce back in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons, but will continue to grade as a boom-or-bust option.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a down game in Week 17 in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave was targeted six times but caught just three passes for 26 yards. With New Orleans holding a comfortable lead for the entire game, the game script was not in Olave's favor for a big game and thus left fantasy managers disappointed. Olave will look to rebound in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons in what is a must-win game for New Orleans to keep any playoff hopes alive.

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was heavily used in Week 17's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson led the team in receiving on a season-high 12 targets, grabbing eight receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Derek Carr took advantage of Tampa Bay's inability to cover tight ends, picking the defense apart through Johnson. Johnson has now caught a touchdown in three straight games, extending a streak after scoring just once prior to Week 15. He has paid off for fantasy managers who took a gamble on him throughout the fantasy playoffs.

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams had his most productive day of the 2023 season, filling in for an injured Alvin Kamara (ankle) in the second half of the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams carried the ball 19 times for 58 yards and caught four passes for 13 yards. The veteran has been seldom used while primarily operating behind Kamara this season and only has 280 rushing yards after a breakout 1,066-yard season with Detroit last year. If Kamara can't go in Week 18, Williams should see another heavy-usage day and can be started in lineups against Atlanta.