Saints | Mark Ingram improved in second half of season

Source: Footballguys.com

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram rushed for 178 yards and one touchdown in the first eight games of the 2012 season but rushed for 424 yards and four touchdowns in the second half of the season.

Saints | Mark Ingram not worrying about individual goals

Source: Footballguys.com

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram said he does not want his personal goals to outweigh the team's goals this season. 'I just want to go out there and do what I can to help the team win a championship,' Ingram said. 'Of course I want to have a big year individually. But, you know, the main goal is to win games and stay healthy and be out there on the field on Sundays.' Ingram said he is fine with sharing carries with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles.

Mark Ingram '100%' for first time in career - Mark Ingram | NO

Source: Rotoworld Football

According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Mark Ingram is 100 percent healthy for the "first time since he left Alabama."

Mark Ingram ready for career year?

Source: Draft Sharks

Saints insider Mike Triplett believes RB Mark Ingram is set up for the most productive season of his career.  That's not necessarily setting a lofty bar considering Ingram's career highs sit at 602 rushing yards and 5 scores.  Triplett throws out 1,000 yards and 10 TDs as possibilities, though.  He points to Chris Ivory's departure; the team's rededication to the ground game; and Ingram's full health as reasons to be optimistic.  Still, we're struggling to get to those projections.  The Saints will remain a pass-heavy offense, and Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles are still around.  New Orleans ran for just 1,577 yards as a team last year.  And Ingram has yet to top 3.9 yards per carry as a pro.  The 10 TDs are probably more in

Mark Ingram - Mark Ingram fully healthy

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram is fully healthy for the first time since entering the NFL.
Huddle Up: Ingram certainly hasn't been overworked in New Orleans, where he remains part of a three-headed backfield that kills his fantasy value.

Saints | Mark Ingram fully healthy

Source: Footballguys.com

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram is fully healthy for the first time since entering the NFL.

Pierre Thomas - Saints looking to improve ground game

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas said head coach Sean Payton wants more focus on the running game this season. 'There's going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year. He said we've got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can't wait. I'm excited and I know everybody else is excited,' Payton said.
Huddle Up: The Saints were a pass-first team with a four-headed RBBC in 2012, but with Chris Ivory traded for the Jets, it makes things more manageable fantasy-wise with Thomas and Mark Ingram as the top 2 RBs and Darren Sproles once again returning as the top pass-catching threat out of the backfield.

New Orleans Saints want to run more in 2013

Source: Draft Sharks

According to Saints RB Pierre Thomas, HC Sean Payton talked about re-establishing the running attack in his very first meeting with the team this offseason.  "There's going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year," Thomas said.  "[Payton] said we've got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can't wait. I'm excited and I know everybody else is excited."  After finishing 6th in rushing in 2011, New Orleans dropped to 25th last year.  Their 370 total rushes ranked 29th in the league -- and were 61 fewer than they recorded the previous season.  We can safely expect the Saints to run it more in 2013.  But the backfield is still crowded, with Thomas, Mark Ingram and Darren Sproles in the

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 7-8

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

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ROUND 7

Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers (PK73, RB28) – Everyone saw what a monster he was at the collegiate level, averaging 6.8 YPC

Saved by the Bell! Pittsburgh RB, other rushers, to set rookie pace

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When it comes to rookies conventional wisdom no longer applies. With a few notable exceptions, most first-year players, particularly quarterbacks, were once thought to be multi-year projects, the Steve McNair approach – observe, learn and wait.

But in this day and age where instant gratification is constantly sought after, time isn’t of the essence. Several players picked in April are immediately pressed into competitive situations where often times they emerge as the go-to option, evident in the rapid ascension of guys like Robert Griffin III, Doug Martin and Josh Gordon, to name a few, last year. Because nuances from the college game are commonplace

Chris Ivory - Jets trying to acquire Chris Ivory

Source: The Huddle

The New York Jets are have offered a sixth-round pick for New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory. They are likely to offer a fifth rounder, which may be enough to get him.
Huddle Up: In New Orleans, Ivory would be log-jammed behind Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas, and Mark Ingram; in New York, he'd be the top candidate to start on a run-first team behind a pretty good run-blocking offensive line. If the trade goes through Ivory will pop up on fantasy radars, likely with too much hype to be considered a true sleeper candidate.

Report: There are 'strong indications' that Jets will acquire Saints RB Chris Ivory

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Running back Chris Ivory, who was a restricted free agent, signed his one-year, $2 million dollar tender offer from the Saints on Friday. But at this point, it would be a surprise if he plays for the Saints this season. ESPN New York's Rich Cimini reports that there are quot;strong indications" that the Jets will strike a deal to acquire Ivory. Cimini says the Jets would be willing to part with a fifth-round pick to get Ivory, but he admits it's unknown if the Saints will take that compensation. Cimini also doesn't mention any trade talks between the two teams. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Still, Cimini wrote on Twitter that he thinks a trade here is "likely." Ivory has taken on just 256 carries in his three-year career, but he has averaged more than

Eddie Lacy (RB)

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Eddie Lacy is a one cut downhill runner capable of receiving out of the backfield, though he was not called upon to fill that role in Alabama. He will get his yards between tackles so his value increases if he can avoid being drafted by a team using a lot of the spread or pistol offense. That won’t kill his fantasy value, just limit it. His 40 time at the combine could cause him to drop during the draft, but he’s a runner that will push the pile not run away from defenders. As long as he’s in the 4.5 range for his 40 he could go in the second round.

As the backup to Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson he’s started for only one year and doesn’t have a lot of “mileage” for a running back. The most telling thing for me is that he had his best games on the big stage; SEC Championship game (181/2) and the BCS Championship game (140/2).

In dynasty drafts Lacy is currently a first rounder. In redraft leagues we’ll have to wait to see where he goes but he looks like an RB2 at the moment given the depth of the position.

Eddie Lacy - Eddie Lacy to enter draft

Source: The Huddle

University of Alabama RB Eddie Lacy will forgo his senior season and enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Capitalizing on a strong showing in the national championship game, Lacy will follow fellow Tide backs Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson to the NFL. Early indications are he'll be a late-first or early second-round selection.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 17

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

It's Week 17 and ... you're still playing for a championship? Wait, why? Haven't you learned your lesson by now? Week 17 always throws all kinds of wrenches into your fantasy team's best laid plans. That has been shown clearly this morning with the news that the Ravens are expected to hold Ray Rice out of today's game versus the Bengals. I'll be here all morning long giving you the latest updates on the actives and inactives in today's early games, keeping an eye on Roddy White, Chris Johnson, Hakeem Nicks and Johnathan Stewart. But next year, make sure your league finishes up by Week 16. Players already ruled out for Week 17 include Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden, Mike Wallace, Heath Miller, Nick Foles, Carson Palmer, Pierre Thomas and

Fantasy Beat – This is the End

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss the end of the NFL season. They look at some prospects for Week 17 Fantasy Playoffs and also look forward to a few keepers to next year.

Michael Vick, Jordan Shipley, Adrian Peterson, Denario Alexander, Mark Ingram, Shonn Greene, Mark Sanchez

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Pierre Thomas - Saints place RB Thomas on IR

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas (knee) has been placed on Injured Reserve.
Huddle Up: Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles and Chris Ivory are expected to pick up the slack in Thomas' first missed game of the season.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas placed on injured reserve

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Saints will see their season end Sunday, and running back Pierre Thomas wasn't going to play anyway due to a knee injury, but he has been placed on injured reserve so the team can add an extra cornerback to the roster. Thomas played through the injury in Week 16 and put up one of his best stat lines of the season. But he was held out of practice all of this week and was ruled out Friday. The Saints enter the season finale against the Panthers with Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory sharing the snaps out of the backfield. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Sproles is the most attractive fantasy start of three, but Ivory could very well see 8-10 carries versus Carolina's poor run defense. He looked good earlier this year when Sproles was on the

Pierre Thomas - No practice for Saints' RB Thomas

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Huddle Up: While Mark Ingram has been the Saints' top rusher of late, Thomas is coming off his best receiving game (7-61, TD) of the season. It's early in the week, so see if the RB is able to give it a go over the next few days.

Week 17: Sleepers of the Week

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

These lesser-known players deserve to start this week due to matchup or other circumstances. This week's picks include Jay Cutler, Chad Henne, Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Battle, and Mark Ingram.

Pierre Thomas active

Source: Draft Sharks

Saints RB Pierre Thomas (knee) is active for today's game against the Cowboys.  He'll continue to split backfield duties with RBs Mark Ingram and Darren Sproles.

Pierre Thomas - Pierre Thomas probable

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is listed as probable for Week 16.
Huddle Up: Mark Ingram was getting some love as a sneaky option with Thomas injured, but it looks like the latter will be active this week.

Week 16 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Derick E. Hingle / USA TODAY Sports

For all the success Doug Martin has had in his rookie season, fantasy owners had to be disappointed and a little shocked by his numbers against the Saints last week. Playing against one of the worst run defenses in the league, Martin appeared to be a shoe in for over 100-yards and at least one score, but the Saints built up a big lead in the first half, forcing the Buccaneers to stick with the passing game.

Don’t expect the same situation this week as Tampa Bay heads back home to play the Rams. Look for St. Louis to give them a competitive game, but the game scripts will play out the way we’ve grown accustomed to seeing from this team most of the year, and

Sunday Scene, Week 15: Another insane line for Adrian Peterson, in an impossible season

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

In the NFL, it's not often that we can accurately say we've never seen something before, that an individual or team accomplishment is completely without precedent in the league's 90-plus-year history. But at this point, I think that's where we are with Adrian Peterson.

All-Day rushed for another 212 yards on Sunday, raising his league-leading season total to 1,812. Here's the highlight run, an 82-yarder. Peterson has topped the 200-yard plateau in two of

Saints | Mark Ingram effective Week 15

Source: Footballguys.com

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15.

Fantasy Beat – What Went Wrong?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

On this week’s edition of the beat, Justin and Trevor look back at their fantasy season’s as a whole and while Trevor had a “Dream Season”, it was rather nightmarish for Justin. The guys talked about what went wrong for Justin and the players and strategies that caused issues for him. Some of the issues Justin faced are faced by many who play fantasy football. Trevor celebrates his regular season dominance.

Week 15 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Kelley L. Cox / USA TODAY Sports

Darren McFadden returned last Thursday night after missing four games with a lower leg injury. His performance brought mixed results as he carried the football 11 times for 52-yards and hauled in two receptions for 12-yards and a touchdown.

McFadden had one good run of the night as he had a nice block on the edge, turned the corner and picked up 37-yards on the run. On that play it appeared McFadden was wincing in pain and he seemed to almost go into a jump when he had to cut back to his right throughout the night.

At the end of the game, McFadden tweaked his ankle, but it appears it was a

Chris Ivory INACTIVE

Source: Draft Sharks

Saints RB Chris Ivory (hamstring) is inactive for today's game against the Giants.  Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, and Darren Sproles will share backfield duties.  How the touches will be divvied up is anyone's guess.

Shuffle Up: Bryce Brown saves the day

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

You probably have a good sense of how your running back depth chart stacks up for the remainder of the fantasy season, but if you want another opinion, click through below. Here's how I'd arrange the running back board if I were drafting right this second, from scratch.

Again, these are not Week 14 ranks . . . they're Week 14-16 ranks. You probably know the drill by now, gamer.

One assumption I'm making with this exercise: I don't think Shady McCoy plays again in 2012. I also don't think there's anything fluky about Bryce Brown: he's quick, he's powerful, and he's making things work despite a patchwork Philadelphia offensive line. He needs to get a hold on the fumbling problem, but otherwise, he's

Saints RB Chris Ivory appears on injury report, doubtful to play vs. Giants

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Saints running back Chris Ivory practiced as usual this week leading up to Sunday's showdown against the Giants. But something must have happened to him during Friday's session or later as he suddenly popped up on the injury report Saturday with a hamstring injury and is listed doubtful. Ivory is averaging more than five yards per carry this season, but he gained just four yards on three carries in Week 13. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Ivory was the Saints' best running back in the few games that Sproles had to miss due to a fractured hand. But with Sproles at 100 percent and being joined by Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas, Ivory will probably fall back into his old role of being inactive on game days. This hamstring issue just makes it more convenient

Chris Ivory doubtful for Week 14

Source: Draft Sharks

Saints RB Chris Ivory has been added to the Week 14 injury report as doubtful with a hamstring.  It's unclear when the injury occured, but it looks like he'll be inactive for tomorrow's game against the Giants.  After carrying just 3 times last week, Ivory wasn't a fantasy option anyways.  His absence will mean a few more touches will be spread between RBs Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, and Darren Sproles.

Ivory, Doubtful with hamstring injury

Source: FFToday

Saints RBBC down to three

The New Orleans Saints likely be without running back Chris Ivory, who apparently has a hamstring injury, for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Although Ivory practiced throughout the week and wasn't listed on the team's injury report on Friday, the team's final practice of the week, he's officially listed as "doubtful" after the team added him to the injury report on Saturday. (Times-Picayune )

FF Today's Take: The Saints four-headed monster at running back will be

Week 14 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Ron Chenoy / USA TODAY Sports

After struggling through the first half of the season to pickup the teams new zone blocking scheme, Darren McFadden suffered another injury and for the 5th year in a row McFadden will now have missed at least four games. It just so happens that McFadden has only played five season in the league, so fantasy owners who drafted him this summer should have known the risk in taking him as a high round draft pick.

If you happen to be one of the luck fantasy owners that has survived McFadden’s bust season and still made the playoffs, this could be the time to cash in on what you hoped for all year.

While we don’t know what his workload with be this Thursday it

Week 14 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Mike Carter / USA TODAY Sports

With the playoffs on the line last week fantasy owners with Arian Foster had to be disappointed in the distribution of touches in Houston’s backfield. Justin Forsett carried the football 14 times, the same amount as Foster and he actually ran for more yards than the star veteran.

Credit this committee approach to the fact that the Titans made it easy (big lead by half time, horrible play from Jake Locker) on Houston, it probably made sense to ease Foster’s workload as the Texans have an all-important matchup against the Patriots this week. Expect Forsett to give Foster a breather at times this week, but this should be a game where Foster touches the football

Fantasy Beat – RBBC, TEs & QBs

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss some of the RBs by committee. They will discuss some TE possibilities. Trevor will also get a little crazy with a FA QB prediction.

Drew Brees, Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, James Stewart, Mike Tolbert, Bryce Brown, Beanie Wells, Coby Fleener and Chad Henne

Week 13 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Ron Chenoy / US PRESSWIRE

The Broncos threw us a curveball on Sunday as we found out Knowshon Moreno, not rookie Ronnie Hillman would be the starter against Kansas City. Talk throughout the week made it seem that Denver would use a three back committee with Moreno, Hillman and Lance Ball but that strategy proved to be false when you look at the snap count distribution throughout the game.

Hillman played all of seven snaps, Ball only one as Moreno saw a feature back work load with 55 snaps,

Week 13 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Howard Smith / US PRESSWIRE

One of the top prospects in the nation coming out of high school, it looked like Bryce Brown was headed towards a promising college career, but it didn’t work out that way. If things would’ve gone according to plan we could’ve seen Brown as a first-round pick last spring, instead he was a seventh-round pick that the Eagles took a chance on.

For all the problems Andy Reid’s team has had this year, one move that clearly paid off was bringing Brown to Philadelphia. Brown outplayed Dion Lewis and Chris Polk to run away with the backup role to LeSean McCoy and had earned more time on the field, before McCoy’s concussion a few weeks ago.

Anyone who actually

Darren Sproles - Darren Sproles probable

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Darren Sproles (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and is listed as probable for Week 12.
Huddle Up: This means Mark Ingram, Chris Ivory and Pierre Thomas take a hit in terms of fantasy value. It looks like Ingram may have played his way into being the No. 2 guy instead of Thomas, but we won't know until the Saints play a game. Sproles doesn't have a great matchup against the 49ers defense, but he presents a difficult matchup himself as a quick, pass-catching back. He should be fine in PPR leagues.

WK 12 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Ron Chenoy / US PRESSWIRE

With Willis McGahee done for the remainder of the regular season, rookie Ronnie Hillman will receive the opportunity many fantasy owners have been waiting for since he was drafted in the spring. Hillman worked his way into the prime backup job to McGahee over a month ago, now he has the starting job but expect Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno to see some time on the field this week.

Only time will tell if Hillman can hold onto the job, but the Broncos clearly drafted him with the intention of being the replacement for McGahee in the future.

In a friendly matchup against the Chiefs, my hope is that Broncos are going to look at this game and the rest of the season as

Breakfast Table: Henne Given Sunday

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For the last decade or so, Michael Salfino and Scott Pianowski have been putting together an email exchange centered around (but not limited to) the NFL. You might enjoy listening to them haggle. You might prefer a swift kick into the stomach. The Table isn't for everyone; we hope some of you enjoy it.

From: scott pianowski
Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Subject: cranberry breakfast
To: Michael Salfino

The goal for any NFL scribe is not to get too jazzed over an isolated result, but there was plenty of overreaction fodder from Week 11. The Texans, Falcons and Cowboys all tried to hand away games, but the Jaguars, Cardinals and Browns handed them back. Robert

WK 12 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Bruce Kluckhohn / US PRESSWIRE

Even before the 49ers ran all over the Bears early on Monday night, Adrian Peterson was on top of my list for running backs this week. Peterson has posted some monster games in recent weeks, two of those games coming against the Buccaneers and Seahawks are two of the better run defenses in the league this year.

Not sure if Peterson is all the way back from his knee injury, but his fantasy production suggests that is the case and with two weeks to rest up for Chicago with should see another big performance.

What Did We Learn From Week 11?

- Like Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville or Matt Forte in Chicago before this season, Trent

Sunday Scene, Week 11: Andre Johnson and the Texans turn back the clock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Hey, wait, hold up. Who invited the 2008 Texans to the 2012 season?

Houston's defense is no longer supposed to be a team weakness, but an asset. In fact, the Texans D entered the week ranked second in the NFL in yards-allowed (281.6) and third in points (15.9). Sure, they were destroyed by the Packers in Week 6, but they've still held six opponents to 14 points or less this season. Ever since the Green Bay loss, this defense has been absolutely dominant.

This isn't a team that finds itself in weekly shootouts anymore, as was the case early in the Gary Kubiak era. These days, Houston holds your offense to a low number and they steamroll your defense with Arian Foster. That's the formula. Game

Saints | Mark Ingram visits end zone

Source: Footballguys.com

New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram carried 12 times for a team-best 67 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 game against the Oakland Raiders. RB Chris Ivory spelled him eight times for 37 yards, and RB Pierre Thomas came on for five carries and 30 yards.

Alert: Saints RB Darren Sproles inactive at Oakland

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Repeat: Darren Sproles is inactive for the Week 11 match-up with the Raiders.

Take evasive action, gamers. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

Fox's Jay Glazer had the scoop earlier in the day, and now it's official: No Sproles.

Hopefully you've got another New Orleans back on your roster available for use. Chris Ivory and Mark Ingram have been terrific in back-to-back games, as we discussed earlier in the week. Oakland's defense has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to RBs this

Darren Sproles INACTIVE

Source: Draft Sharks

Saints RB Darren Sproles (hand) is INACTIVE for today's game against the Raiders.  He practiced all week but has still been experiencing swelling in that hand.  We're tentatively expecting him to return for Week 12.  Meanwhile, RBs Mark Ingram, Chris Ivory, and Pierre Thomas will continue to share backfield duties.

Saints | Week 11 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The New Orleans Saints have declared SS Corey White, RB Darren Sproles, WR Greg Camarillo, DL Junior Galette, LB Scott Shanle, DL Tyrunn Walker, OT Zach Strief inactive for Week 11. Our View: Sproles is officially inactive after Jay Glazer reported that he would likely be out right before the start of the early games. Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, and Chris Ivory get a little bump, and Lance Moore looks like a better WR3/Flex play with Sproles out.

Darren Sproles - Sproles says he can return kicks

Source: The Huddle

New Orleans Saints RB Darren Sproles (hand) said Friday, Nov. 16, that he is fit to return kicks, if needed, in Week 11 against the Oakland Raiders. He has been battling some swelling in his hand, and his status will be decided Saturday, Nov. 17.
Huddle Up: Signs point to Sproles having some sort of role Sunday, and if so, the Saints' RB situation will be a fantasy quagmire with Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory also expected to share in the touches.

Saints RB Darren Sproles will leave playing status up to doctors

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints running back Darren Sproles has had a good week of practice. He went through full practices on Thursday and Friday, and he would play against the Raiders if it was up to him. But that decision won't be up to him. Sproles will leave that in the hands of team doctors on Sunday. Sproles' once-fractured hand is still dealing with some swelling, and he is listed as questionable to play. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This is a tough situation for fantasy owners. Obviously, Sproles is the best running back that the Saints have, even if they don't use him like a standard RB. But he will basically be a game-time decision for a game that starts at 4:05 p.m. Eastern, and Saints coaches have already said that no

Fantasy Football Blitz: Saints RBs marching to new beat

Source: KFFL.com NFL

Chris Ivory and Mark Ingram have been churning for Saints. But will Darren Sproles' potential return this weekend take things back to the old school? Or will N'awlins keep its new sound?