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October 4, 2025

Saints must finally get their passing game going for Week 5 vs. Giants

@TheSaintsWire

Saints Wire

Saints must finally get their passing game going for Week 5 vs. Giants

Saints host the Giants in Week 5 chasing their first win. The run game has carried them, but the aerial attack must spark with Spencer Rattler, while Olave and Shaheed must threaten downfield.

Giants' edge trio Burns, Thibodeaux, and Carter provides heavy pressure; Adebo, Flott and Phillips anchor the secondary. If Nubin sits, Belton steps in to test the Saints on early downs.

O-line must hold and Kamara must play a bigger receiving role to free up Olave and Shaheed.

Which Saints players hold the clearest fantasy upside in this Week 5 matchup vs Giants, given the enhanced focus on the passing game?How should a fantasy manager approach Kamara and Olave in standard vs PPR formats with expected increased targets?What are the key defensive matchups that could influence fantasy production on the Giants side?Are there any sleeper bets on overs/unders for Saints passing yards given the current trajectory?

Mentions:

@Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Brandin Cooks | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Cesar Ruiz | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Chris Olave | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Devaughn Vele | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Dua (Dexter) Ruiz | New York Giants | NFL

@Erik McCoy | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Juwan Johnson | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

@Rashid Shaheed | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Torricelli Simpkins | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/s..

October 2, 2025

Jaxson Dart could have been the Saints’ QB, now he will try to beat them | Big Blue View

Ed Valentine

Big Blue View

Jaxson Dart’s Giants debut reshapes the Saints’ draft gamble. New Orleans passed on Dart at No. 9, instead building around Kelvin Banks and a veteran QB duo, while Dart has thrived in New York, leading a 21-18 upset of the Chargers and fueling a fresh Giants vibe. The Saints’ pivot rituals—Shough, Rattler, and a reworked line with Banks and Fuaga—frame a season-long chess match as fantasy managers weigh upside vs. stability.

Mentions:

@Jaxson Dart | New York Giants | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

@Ryan Ramczyk | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Terron Armstead | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Tyler Shough | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-transc..

September 26, 2025

Saints rule out two players vs. Bills on final Week 4 injury report

@TheSaintsWire

Saints Wire

Saints rule out two players vs. Bills on final Week 4 injury report

Saints' Week 4 injury updates clear two key blockers for Buffalo, with four starting linemen healthy and Kelvin Banks Jr. stabilizing the left side. Dillon Radunz and Chase Young are out, Devaughn Vele is questionable, while Penning returns to left guard and Fuaga to right tackle. The Saints’ renewed OL stability sets up a potentially stronger run game and better protection against a Bills unit missing Ed Oliver and Matt Milano, opening opportunities for the Saints’ backs and receivers.

Which Saints offensive line combination is most fantasy-friendly this week if all five start?How should Devaughn Vele’s hip status affect fantasy rosters this week?What is the Bills’ best game-plan adjustment against the Saints’ healthier OL?Which Saints players are the strongest DFS bets given the injury updates and OL stability?

Mentions:

Buffalo Bills | NFL

@Cameron Jordan | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Chase Young | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Devaughn Vele | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Dillon Radunz | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trey Palmer | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/s..

September 23, 2025

NFL Week 3: Rookie Team of the Week

Jim Wyman

PFF

Week 3's rookie showcase fuels fantasy intrigue as Luther Burden III and Emeka Egbuka headline a wave of first-year impact across the NFL. Across Bears, Browns, Giants, Buccaneers, Seahawks and more, rookies delivered big plays, eye-popping PFF grades, and a snapshot of immediate fantasy and prop potential.

Which Week 4 rookie breakout has the most fantasy upside based on the Week 3 performance slate?Which rookie defender is most likely to carry IDP value this season based on Week 3 data?Which matchup should fantasy managers target to maximize rookie upside in Week 4?What is the cleanest path to a two-rookie, high-ceiling lineup in fantasy leagues this week?

Mentions:

@Adin Huntington | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Andrew Mukuba | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL

@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL

@Azareye’h Thomas | New York Jets | NFL

@Cam Skattebo | New York Giants | NFL

@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL

Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Darien Porter | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Donovan Jackson | Minnesota Vikings | NFL

@Emeka Egbuka | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Grey Zabel | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL

Kansas City Chiefs | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Lathan Ransom | Carolina Panthers | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

@Luther Burden III | Chicago Bears | NFL

@Max Brosmer | Minnesota Vikings | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

@Nohl Williams | Kansas City Chiefs | NFL

@Oronde Gadsden II | Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Tory Horton | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Tyler Booker | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-3-rookie-team-of..

September 15, 2025

'He's A Dog:' Saints Rookie Making Big Statement In 2 Games

Patrick McAvoy

Sports Illustrated

'He's A Dog:' Saints Rookie Making Big Statement In 2 Games

Kelvin Banks Jr. has opened with immediate impact for New Orleans, holding his own against Nick Bosa in Week 2 and earning high praise from Spencer Rattler. Through two games he’s played every snap, posted a 69.1 PFF grade (19th among tackles) and a 74.4 pass-blocking mark, with no penalties. Paired with Taliese Fuaga, the Saints appear to have durable edge bookends for the foreseeable future, boosting quarterback protection and the run game.

With Kelvin Banks Jr. trending well, which Saints skill players could see a boost in fantasy value if the tackle duo stays intact all season?What is the main risk if Banks encounters a setback against later elite edges?How soon could Banks be viewed as a top-tier tackle from a fantasy perspective?Which defensive adjustments by opponents could recalibrate the Saints' protection outlook?

Mentions:

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saints-news/he-s-a-d..

October 4, 2025

Saints must finally get their passing game going for Week 5 vs. Giants

@TheSaintsWire

Saints Wire

Saints host the Giants in Week 5 chasing their first win. The run game has carried them, but the aerial attack must spark with Spencer Rattler, while Olave and Shaheed must threaten downfield.

Giants' edge trio Burns, Thibodeaux, and Carter provides heavy pressure; Adebo, Flott and Phillips anchor the secondary. If Nubin sits, Belton steps in to test the Saints on early downs.

O-line must hold and Kamara must play a bigger receiving role to free up Olave and Shaheed.

Mentions:

@Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Brandin Cooks | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Cesar Ruiz | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Chris Olave | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Devaughn Vele | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Dua (Dexter) Ruiz | New York Giants | NFL

@Erik McCoy | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Juwan Johnson | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

@Rashid Shaheed | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Torricelli Simpkins | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/s..

October 2, 2025

Jaxson Dart could have been the Saints’ QB, now he will try to beat them | Big Blue View

Ed Valentine

Big Blue View

Mentions:

@Jaxson Dart | New York Giants | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

@Ryan Ramczyk | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Terron Armstead | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Tyler Shough | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-transc..

September 26, 2025

Saints rule out two players vs. Bills on final Week 4 injury report

@TheSaintsWire

Saints Wire

Mentions:

Buffalo Bills | NFL

@Cameron Jordan | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Chase Young | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Devaughn Vele | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Dillon Radunz | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trevor Penning | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Trey Palmer | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/s..

September 23, 2025

NFL Week 3: Rookie Team of the Week

Jim Wyman

PFF

Mentions:

@Adin Huntington | Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Andrew Mukuba | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL

@Armand Membou | New York Jets | NFL

@Azareye’h Thomas | New York Jets | NFL

@Cam Skattebo | New York Giants | NFL

@Carson Schwesinger | Cleveland Browns | NFL

Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Cleveland Browns | NFL

@Darien Porter | Las Vegas Raiders | NFL

@Donovan Jackson | Minnesota Vikings | NFL

@Emeka Egbuka | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Grey Zabel | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Jihaad Campbell | Philadelphia Eagles | NFL

Kansas City Chiefs | NFL

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Lathan Ransom | Carolina Panthers | NFL

Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

@Luther Burden III | Chicago Bears | NFL

@Max Brosmer | Minnesota Vikings | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

New York Giants | NFL

New York Jets | NFL

@Nohl Williams | Kansas City Chiefs | NFL

@Oronde Gadsden II | Los Angeles Chargers | NFL

Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Tory Horton | Seattle Seahawks | NFL

@Tyler Booker | Dallas Cowboys | NFL

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-3-rookie-team-of..

September 15, 2025

'He's A Dog:' Saints Rookie Making Big Statement In 2 Games

Patrick McAvoy

Sports Illustrated

Mentions:

@Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | NFL

New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | NFL

San Francisco 49ers | NFL

@Spencer Rattler | New Orleans Saints | NFL

@Taliese Fuaga | New Orleans Saints | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saints-news/he-s-a-d..

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Kelvin Banks Jr. (34)

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