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Tagged: Latavius Murray (57 Results)

Nov
8

Kamara to return vs. Falcons

After missing the past two games with knee and ankle injuries, New Orleans running back ALVIN KAMARA is set to return for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Kamara said onMore Thursday that he felt good and he is ready to roll. Fellow running back LATAVIUS MURRAY, who filled in nicely while Kamara was out, is expected to have a role in the offense as well. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
28

Brees returns to lead Saints

New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES returned to action on Sunday for the first time since being injured in Week #2. His return was successful, as he threw 3 touchdown passes toMore lead fantasy owners and the Saints against the Arizona Cardinals. Running back ALVIN KAMARA was out again with an injury, but backup LATAVIUS MURRAY filled in nicely once again with 2 touchdowns and 157 total yards from scrimmage. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Oct
21

No Brees, no Kamara, no Cook, no problem for Saints

Playing against the Chicago Bears on the road without DREW BREES, ALVIN KAMARA, and JARED COOK proved to be no problem for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints accumulatedMore their highest single-game point total of the 2019 season against the Bears. And with their stars out of the game, backups TEDDY BRIDGEWATER, LATAVIUS MURRAY, and JOSH HILL all found the end zone. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Oct
16

Kamara dealing with “high ankle-type issue”

New Orleans star running back ALVIN KAMARA is reportedly dealing with a “high ankle-type issue” that is expected to limit him in practice this week. Saints head coach Sean Payton saidMore after Sunday’s game that Kamara had a swollen ankle going into the game, and he also tweaked his knee during the first quarter. If Kamara is unable to play against Chicago this weekend, running back LATAVIUS MURRAY would be in line to carry the workload. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Podcast: August 16 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann joins the podcast to talk auction and draft strategy. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Aug
9

Kamara not expected to see increased workload

With former New Orleans running back MARK INGRAM now in Baltimore, one could reasonably assume that ALVIN KAMARA will see an increased workload in 2019. Head coach Sean Payton, however, saysMore that Kamara’s workload will likely be similar to past seasons. The Saints have running back LATAVIUS MURRAY on board now, and he should help ensure that Kamara is not overworked. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mailbag: July 19, 2019

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Why it's best to take a pass on A.J. Green. Weighing the goal-line potential of the four elite running backs. The best handcuff running backs. And using multiple keeper slots on quarterbacks. more »

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May
29

Saints add RB Allen

The New Orleans Saints signed veteran free agent running back JAVORIUS ALLEN to add depth to their backfield. Allen spent the past four seasons in Baltimore, but he now moves to New Orleans to back up ALVIN KAMARA and LATAVIUS MURRAY.

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Alvin Kamara

The Saints have been putting up some pretty insane rushing numbers – 26 TD runs last year, and 23 the previous season. In this century, only two offenses have scored more rushing touchdowns in two-year periods.  more »

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Fantasy News: Love for Latavius

I think I’ll probably be drafting Latavius Murray in a lot of leagues. With how the Saints use their running backs, I expect he’ll outperform the No. 1 running backs on some of the league’s lesser teams.   more »

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Mar
14

Saints add RB Murray

With running back MARK INGRAM on his way to Baltimore, the New Orleans Saints have struck a deal with running back LATAVIUS MURRAY. Murray will join the Saints as the new backfield partner of star running back ALVIN KAMARA. Murray’s new contract is a four-year deal.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Around the NFL: Saints adding Murray

The Saints are signing Latavius Murray, and that looks like a solid move. He looks pretty similar to Mark Ingram, and he’ll likely be a lot cheaper.  more »

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Jan
3

Murray seeks starting role

Minnesota running back LATAVIUS MURRAY said this week that he’s not content in a backup role and that he’s looking to start. With Murray heading into free agency, it’s likely that his time in Minnesota may be coming to an end.

Source: NFL.com

Nov
8

Vikings claim RB Abdullah

The Minnesota Vikings claimed former Detroit running back AMEER ABDULLAH off waivers on Wednesday. Abdullah, 25, was the Lions’ leading rusher two of the past three seasons but he has mostlyMore been a fantasy disappointment. His chances to make a fantasy impact behind DALVIN COOK and LATAVIUS MURRAY appear very limited. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Oct
27

Murray filling in nicely for injured Cook

Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK will miss his fifth game out of the past six on Sunday due to his injured hamstring. This will be the 17th game Cook has missedMore out of 24 in his two seasons with the Vikings. Fear not, fantasy owners. LATAVIUS MURRAY has filled in nicely, rushing for 224 yards the past two games while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Less

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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