Fantasy Football Previews - Week 1 - Washington Redskins @ New Orleans Saints

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Redskins

Robert Griffin III may fare well in his first NFL regular season contest, which comes in the Superdome, but it's probably not a risk you need to take.

Put Evan Royster (listed as starter) in one chamber, Roy Helu (great in space) in another and Alfred Morris (good all-around) in yet another. Cock the hammer, and pull the trigger. The matchup is OK, so yay, if you guess correctly.

Pierre Garcon appears to be Griffin's favorite target heading into a decent matchup. Santana Moss may see enough snaps to warrant a look, but the rest will cancel each other.

Word was that Fred Davis and his rookie QB didn't develop much chemistry, but that may have changed since, and they get four quarters to test it against this D.

Saints

You didn't draft Drew Brees so that you'd have to think too hard about this spot.

In PPR formats, Darren Sproles obviously has a clear edge over the rest of the team's RBs. In non-PPR setups, different story. The upside of the rest is limited, and Washington's D probably limits them a little more.

Marques Colston (minor foot ailment) should be fine and remains a constant, but the Saints have a bit of a tough matchup. Really, Washington just makes Lance Moore somewhat and Devery Henderson significantly dicey plays.

Searching ... no reason found to bench Jimmy Graham.

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Redskins fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
13	1 or bench	Robert Griffin III
38	Flex or bench	Evan Royster
43	Flex or bench	Roy Helu
44	Flex or bench	Alfred Morris
--	RELEASED	Tim Hightower
22	2	Pierre Garcon
37	3	Santana Moss
78	Bench	Josh Morgan
96	Bench	Leonard Hankerson
7	1	Fred Davis

Saints fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
2	1	Drew Brees
28	Flex	Darren Sproles
29	Flex	Mark Ingram
39	Flex or bench	Pierre Thomas
77	Bench	Chris Ivory
16	QUE	Marques Colston
44	3 or flex	Lance Moore
52	Flex or bench	Devery Henderson
102	Bench	Greg Camarillo
103	Bench	Nick Toon
--	QUE	Adrian Arrington
2	1	Jimmy Graham

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Redskins latest news and notes

Redskins | Tyler Polumbus expected to be favorite for RT job

Washington Redskins OT Tyler Polumbus is expected to be the favorite for the starting right tackle job but will compete with Jeremy Trueblood and Tony Pashos for the job. Polumbus likely will work with the starting offense when organized team activities start next week.

Redskins | Chris Neild uncertain for workouts

Washington Redskins DT Chris Neild's (knee) status for organized team activities next week is uncertain because he is still recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Redskins | Brandon Meriweather expects to sit out workouts

Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) is expected to miss most, if not all, of the organized team activities and minicamp this offseason. He is believed to be on track for the start of training camp.

Redskins | David Amerson signed

The Washington Redskins have signed second-round draft choice CB David Amerson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Redskins | Robert Griffin III injury update

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) has been throwing the ball since late April, and appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from torn ligaments.

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Saints latest news and notes

Saints | Junior Galette favorite for starting job

New Orleans Saints LB Junior Galette is expected to be the leading candidate for the starting weakside outside linebacker entering training camp.

Saints | Two expected to compete for one OLB job

New Orleans Saints LBs Martez Wilson and Victor Butler are expected to compete for the starting strongside outside linebacker job during offseason workouts and training camp.

Saints | Martez Wilson excited about new role

New Orleans Saints LB Martez Wilson said he is excited about playing in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment because he will be standing up. "I will feel more comfortable. I have been standing up my whole career. I'll be able to read and react faster. I know I'll be able to use my athleticism and be all over the field at different positions," Wilson said.

Saints | Isaako Aaitui signs

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent DT Isaako Aaitui (Jets) to a two-year deal.

Saints | Charles Brown expected to get first shot at OT

New Orleans Saints OT Charles Brown is expected to receive the first opportunity to win the starting left tackle job but is expected to compete with OTs Jason Smith and Terron Armstead for the job.

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Redskins - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	CB Josh Wilson (abdomen), DL Chris Baker (ankle), OG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), LB Brian Orakpo (chest)
OUT	FS Brandon Meriweather (knee)
PUP	OT Jammal Brown (hip)
INJURED RESERVE	CB Chase Minnifield (knee), WR Darius Hanks (shoulder/clavicle), DL Chris Neild (knee)

Saints - Week 1 injury report

QUESTIONABLE	WR Adrian Arrington (knee), CB Jabari Greer (groin), WR Marques Colston (foot), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), LB David Hawthorne (knee)
OUT	OT Marcel Jones (knee)
INJURED RESERVE	DL Greg Romeus (knee), RB Joe Banyard (undisclosed), OT Fenuki Tupou (triceps), WR Chris X. Givens (shoulder), WR Nick Toon (foot), FS Jose Grumbs (undisclosed), OG Andrew Tiller (triceps), LB Chris Chamberlain (knee), CB Marquis Johnson (undisclosed)

Redskins fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Griffin III, Robert	QB	355.00	3284	22	125	836	7	0	0	0
Morris, Alfred	RB	234.00	0	0	335	1646	12	10	68	0
Moss, Santana	WR	102.00	0	0	3	14	0	44	592	8
Garcon, Pierre	WR	88.00	0	0	2	9	0	48	683	4
Hankerson, Leonard	WR	68.00	0	0	2	5	0	40	570	3
Morgan, Josh	WR	58.00	0	0	3	25	0	49	510	2
Robinson, Aldrick	WR	40.00	0	0	1	14	0	11	237	3
Paulsen, Logan	TE	38.00	0	0	0	0	0	27	323	2
Cousins, Kirk	QB	37.00	497	4	4	22	0	0	0	0
Royster, Evan	RB	31.00	0	0	23	88	2	16	113	1
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Saints fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Brees, Drew	QB	391.00	5177	43	15	5	1	0	0	0
Colston, Marques	WR	170.00	0	0	0	0	0	83	1154	10
Graham, Jimmy	TE	144.00	0	0	0	0	0	85	982	9
Moore, Lance	WR	137.00	0	0	0	0	0	65	1041	6
Sproles, Darren	RB	131.00	0	0	48	244	1	75	667	7
Ingram, Mark	RB	85.00	0	0	156	602	5	6	29	0
Thomas, Pierre	RB	85.00	0	0	105	473	1	39	354	1
Morgan, Joseph	WR	52.00	0	0	1	1	0	10	379	3
Henderson, Devery	WR	35.00	0	0	1	13	0	22	316	1
Ivory, Chris	RB	32.00	0	0	40	217	2	2	15	0
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Redskins depth chart

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Saints depth chart