Spencer Rattler's grit keeps him in the Saints’ lineup, but four weeks in his accuracy and anticipation lag behind NFL norms. The offense remains among the league’s least explosive, and the Saints must resolve the mismatch between his arm and the mismatches around him.

Olave and Shaheed have seen their big-play ceilings shrink, while Brandin Cooks offers a veteran spark when rhythm is there. Facing the Giants, fantasy managers must weigh Rattler’s ceiling against his volatility and whether the coaching staff should pivot—potentially toward Shough—if progress stalls.

The Saints are weighing a major roster reset as the trade deadline nears, with Kamara, Olave, Cameron Jordan, and Rashid Shaheed named as potential chips. A bold, widely debated idea floated Spencer Rattler to the Rams for two fifth-round picks, but the piece argues it’s unlikely: New Orleans still has Rattler as starter, and Los Angeles has Stafford and a skewed pick situation that undercuts any sell-low move. Rumors also touch on Saints-Chiefs links, but the core message is clear: big moves aren’t a slam-dunk.