New Orleans Saints DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (knee) exited Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Rams. He is doubtful to return, although it's likely he won't be back. The veteran was all over the place in this one, catching five passes for 37 yards and rushing for 10 yards off five carries. Unfortunately, he took a hard hit late in the fourth quarter and needed to be carted off the field. Without question, fantasy managers are hoping the injury isn't anything serious, especially since Hill has missed time already this season. He'll likely undergo further testing, so an update should be coming soon. But since Hill does so much on the offensive end, everyone on that side of the ball could benefit from his absence.

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has a great matchup on tap in Week 13 when his team lines up against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Johnson has been under a 50% snap share just once in his last nine appearances, though he's averaging just 2.56 receptions and 27.9 yards per outing over that span. Fortunately, he'll get an excellent opportunity to produce this weekend in a Rams defense that has been a sieve all season -- allowing 362.0 yards per game to opposing offenses, the sixth-most in the league. They also rank in the top ten in fantasy points allowed per game to the TE position (13.8). Even in the favorable spot, the 28-year-old is tough to trust as more than a low-floor touchdown-dependent fantasy option. He's RotoBaller's PPR TE31 in this week's rankings.

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe did not register a field goal attempt in Week 11's 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns but he did convert all five of his extra point tries. Season-long, he is 18-for-19 on field goals and 26-for-28 on extra points. His last missed kick came in Week 8 when he pushed a 44-yard field goal attempt wide right. Grupe has converted his other eight kicks from 40 or more yards away. On deck are the Los Angeles Rams, who are allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers. The matchup features an over/under of 49.5 and if the expected offensive showcase comes to fruition, then there will be plenty of chances for Grupe to get on the field. Grupe makes for a solid choice at kicker in Week 13.

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau was limited in practice this week as the team prepared for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams. Moreau was hampered by a shoulder injury that occurred in Week 12 as he fell hard to the ground while catching a ball in that game against the Browns. The injury took him out of the game briefly, but he returned to finish out the contest. Moreau leads the Saints' tight ends in snap share but is used primarily as an extra blocker. While he does have three touchdowns this season, his use as a pass-catcher is too inconsistent to be viable for fantasy football. Moreau can easily be left on the waiver wire.

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill went off in Week 11, taking seven carries for a career-high 138 rushing yards and three touchdowns, catching eight passes for 50 receiving yards, and completing an 18-yard pass. Hill also logged a 42-yard kick return in the win over the Browns. While it would be unreasonable to expect a repeat performance, fantasy managers can look forward to Hill being a more regular part of the Saints' offense going forward. Over the last four games, Hill has drawn 5.3 targets and five rushing attempts per game. Those numbers were buoyed by his massive Week 11 when he saw season-highs in targets and carries. Earlier this week, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said of Hill "I think sprinkling him a little bit everywhere is when we're at our best." Up next, the Saints take on the Los Angeles Rams, who have given up the ninth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this year and are allowing 4.59 yards per carry. Hill may not pop off like his last game but he is in line for another week in the top 12.