The Saints have placed RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) on IR. That ll knock him out for games against the Panthers, Falcons, Browns, and Rams. New Orleans promoted RB Jordan Mims to the active roster in a corresponding move. With Jamaal Williams also out for Sunday, Alvin Kamara will remain busy. Taysom Hill might rank second on the team in carries and presents some fantasy value in leagues where he carries TE eligibility.
The Saints suddenly find themselves in a bind at running back after Miller's move to injured reserve and backup running back Jamaal Williams' status as doubtful for Week 9. The team is left with only Alvin Kamara and fullback Adam Prentice as healthy backs on the active roster, potentially opening up additional backfield snaps for queen chess piece Taysom Hill against the Panthers. Means' absence likely thrusts recent acquisition Marquez Valdes-Scantling into meaningful snaps on the perimeter.
Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is out for Sunday s game vs. the Panthers. He didn t practice all week and has no timetable for return from his latest hamstring injury. New Orleans will also be without RB Jamaal Williams, who's listed as doubtful with a groin injury. The Saints figure to elevate Jordan Mims from the practice squad to serve as the No. 2 RB, but Taysom Hill might be the favorite to finish second on the team in carries.
He was checked for a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but is good to practice ahead of Week 9's matchup with the Panthers. Taysom Hill's return has put his usage into some question, so he's likely not a fantasy starter in most leagues at this point.
Johnson had a couple big catches down the seam while running a pass route on 19 of the Saints' 52 drop backs on the day. Taysom Hill's return to the lineup hampered Johnson's usage in the struggling New Orleans offense. He's little more than a streaming option for now.