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Bye Week9Rank175% Owned-% Change-WK 14 Pts0.00WK 15 Proj. Pts0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
   ScoreFantasy
WkOppResultsDef 2pt RetPts
1HOU
Win, 30-28
-0.00
2@LA
Loss, 9-27
-0.00
3@SEA
Win, 33-27
-0.00
4DAL
Win, 12-10
-1.00
5TB
Win, 31-24
-5.00
6@JAX
Win, 13-6
-1.00
7@CHI
Win, 36-25
-0.00
8ARI
Win, 31-9
-0.50
9Bye  -0.00
10ATL
Loss, 9-26
-0.00
11@TB
Win, 34-17
-0.00
12CAR
Win, 34-31
-0.00
13@ATL
Win, 26-18
-5.00
14SF
Loss, 46-48
-0.00
15IND
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
16@TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
17@CAR
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1HOU,
W 30-28
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2@LA,
L 9-27
-----0.00
3@SEA,
W 33-27
-----0.00
4DAL,
W 12-10
-----1.00
5TB,
W 31-24
31---5.00
6@JAX,
W 13-6
1----1.00
7@CHI,
W 36-25
-----0.00
8ARI,
W 31-9
-----0.50
9Bye-----0.00
10ATL,
L 9-26
-----0.00
11@TB,
W 34-17
-----0.00
12CAR,
W 34-31
-----0.00
13@ATL,
W 26-18
31---5.00
14SF,
L 46-48
-----0.00
15IND,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
16@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@CAR,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
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  • 7
  • 80.50
  • 9
  • 10
  • 110.00
  • 12
  • 135.00
  • 14
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News

  • Season officially over

    The Saints placed Rankins (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins' upcoming absence leaves the Saints quite thin along the defensive line, with Marcus Davenport also heading to IR due to a foot injury sustained during the 48-46 loss to the 49ers over the weekend. The defensive tackle will finish the 2019 campaign with just 10 stops and two sacks in 10 games, but he made more of an impact than the numbers would indicate. The Saints have since signed another defensive tackle T.Y. McGill in an attempt to add depth at the position.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be out for the season

    Rankins (ankle) is in danger of missing the rest of the season, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced out of Sunday's 48-46 loss to the 49ers with a right ankle injury, and he's now weighing his options to figure out if he'll be able to play again in 2019. With defensive end Marcus Davenport expected to require season-ending foot surgery, the Saints suddenly appear thin along the defensive line, an area that's been a strength for them for most of the season. The only good news is that Rankins' injury isn't to the same leg in which he suffered a torn Achilles in January. The…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 6:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game Sunday

    Rankins (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Rankins picked up the injury, but he was forced to exit the game late in the third quarter. As long as the 2016 first-round pick is sidelined, look for David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle to be in line to receive an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Rankins recorded three tackles (all solo), including a sack and a tackle for a loss, in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.

    Analysis: Rankins recorded his first sack since Week 5, as he took Matt Ryan down in the division-clinching victory. The lack of sacks is concerning, but so is the fact that he hasn't recorded a tackle since Week 8. Rankins' performance this season is a far cry from his 40-tackle, eight-sack campaign from just a year ago.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Rankins finished with three tackles (three solo), one sack and one tackle for a loss in the Saints' 31-24 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Appearing in just his second game of the season after recovering from a torn Achilles, Rankins made a notable impact. It's likely his role grows with each passing week, making him worth a pickup where available.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to action

    Rankins (Achilles) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Rankins will be making his first appearance since tearing his left Achilles in the divisional-round of the 2018 playoffs. Considering he's a little more than eight months removed from the injury, it's unlikely that he'll play a full allotment of snaps.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to make 2019 debut

    Barring a setback in warmups, Rankins (Achilles) is expected to play in Sunday night's game against Dallas, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: A return in Week 5 of 6 seemed to be more likely heading into this game, but, as evidenced by this news, Rankins has made significant strides to make a return to the field earlier. As always, check the game inactives before kickoff to officially confirm the 2016 first-round pick's status, but his return would be a real boost to the Saints defensive front.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable for Sunday

    Rankins (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Analysis: It still seems like a bit of a long shot for Rankins to suit up this weekend, as the defensive tackle has said that a return for Week 5 or 6 is much more likely. However, the questionable tag at least leaves the door open for Rankins, and he will likely end up being a game-time decision Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending in right direction

    Rankins (Achilles) said Monday that he has a shot to play in Week 4 against the Cowboys, but a Week 5 or 6 return is more likely, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rankins has yet to suit up in 2019 due to the injury, but as evidenced by this news, has a great shot to return in the coming weeks. The 25-year-old has been logging limited practice the past week, and if he can improve to a full participant, it would really help his chances for a debut this season. In the meantime, David Onyemata has been starting at defensive tackle in his place and should continue to do so until Rankins returns.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out versus Seahawks

    Rankins (Achilles) is ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins will put his season debut on hold for a third straight week despite being able to practice in a limited fashion this week. The Saints are likely itching to have Rankins back after he posted 40 tackles and eight sacks last year. David Onyemata will start at defensive tackle in his place.

    Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Rankins (Achilles) was officially listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced to miss the first two games of the season while dealing with the injury, so it's good news that he's logging some practice time. He'll likely have to log a full practice session in order to suit up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, and if he sits again, it will likely be Mario Edwards and David Onyemate rotating at defensive tackle again.

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Rankins (Achilles) will sit out Sunday's game versus the Rams, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: The Saints allowed Houston's backfield to average 7.4 YPC in Week 1 without Rankins, Mario Edwards (hamstring) and David Onyemate (suspension) in the lineup Week 1. Rankins is the projected starter so it will still hurt having him out, but Edwards and Onyemata will return to rotate in at defensive tackle for the grudge match.

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still hampered by injury

    Rankins (Achilles) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced to miss the season opener Monday due to the injury and seems still to be managing an injury suffered in January. At this point in the week, he's firmly considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but if he doesn't suit up, Taylor Stallworth should continue to start at defensive tackle.

    Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play in season opener

    Rankins (Achilles) will sit out Monday's game versus the Raiders, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins will miss the first game since his rookie campaign in 2016. The 25-year-old had an excellent season last year, posting 40 tackles and eight sacks. The Saints defensive line will be limited on depth since Mario Edwards (hamstring) is also sitting out, so expect Taylor Stallworth to start at defensive tackle Monday.

    Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Friday

    Rankins (Achilles) practiced in a limited fashion Friday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was limited Thursday as well. The 25-year-old is working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in January. For now, Rankins' status for Monday's season opener against Houston is obviously questionable at best.

    Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Thursday

    Rankins (Achilles) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Luke Johnson of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Rankins is working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered January, and he also appears to now be battling a hamstring issue. The Saints could opt to take a cautious approach to his recovery, so it remains to be seen whether Rankins will manage to suit up Week 1 against the Texans.

    Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still weeks from return

    Rankins (Achilles) isn't expected to be cleared for game action until at least Week 4, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was activated off the PUP list Monday so he could ramp up his practice work, but he still has significant work to do in his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered in January. The Saints could be hurting for depth at defensive tackle for the start of the season with David Onyemata suspended for Week 1.

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 10:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from PUP list

    Rankins (Achilles) passed his physical Monday and was activated from the PUP list, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.

    Analysis: Rankins participated in Monday's practice after coming off the PUP list. While the Saints players took the field without pads, it nonetheless a notable step in the right direction. The 25-year-old defensive tackle is working his way back from an Achilles tear suffered Jan. 13 and projects to start along New Orleans' defensive line when back to full health.

    Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to be cleared

    Rankins (Achilles) is expected to be activated from the PUP list, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports

    Analysis: Rankins was originally placed on the PUP list July 23 after tearing his Achilles on Jan. 13. When healthy, the 25-year-old is expected to shoulder a starting role in New Orleans' defensive front. Rankins started in each regular-season game for the Saints over the last two seasons, logging 1,253 defensive snaps.

    Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on PUP list

    The Saints placed Rankins (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: No surprise here, as Rankins suffered a torn Achilles on Jan. 13. It would be surprising if he were to be removed from the list prior to the start of the season given the severity of the injury. The 26-year-old defensive tackle started all 16 regular seasons games each of the previous two seasons and would presumably regain that role once his health allows it.

    Published: Tue, Jul 23 at 6:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets fifth-year option

    The Saints are exercising their fifth-year option on Rankins, who is expected to miss the early part of the 2019 season after suffering a torn Achilles on Jan. 13, The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Analysis: The fifth-year option applies to 2020 and is guaranteed for injury only. It was probably an easy decision even with a lengthy rehab process ahead, as Rankins is coming off a breakout 2018 campaign that featured 40 tackles (26 solo) and eight sacks in 16 regular-season games (all starts). The 12th overall pick from the 2016 NFL Draft recently celebrated his 25th birthday and likely will open his fourth pro season on the PUP list.

    Published: Wed, Apr 24 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to miss start of 2019

    Rankins (Achilles) likely will open the 2019 regular season on the PUP list, which would rule him out for the first six weeks, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old defensive tackle suffered a torn Achilles in the divisional round of the playoffs, giving him less than eight months to recover before Week 1 of 2019. With their top defensive tackle expected to miss at least six games at the beginning of the season, New Orleans acquired some depth in the form of Malcom Brown, a 320-pounder who has started 51 games in four seasons since the Patriots selected him at No. 32 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft. While he can't replace Rankins as a pass…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 17 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to injured reserve

    Rankins (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's divisional-round win over the Eagles and is set to undergo surgery at some point this week. The Saints signed defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker to bolster their depth at the position. Tyeler Davison should also benefit from increased snaps in Rankins' absence.

    Published: Wed, Jan 16 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Achilles tear confirmed

    An MRI has confirmed that Rankins tore his Achilles during Sunday's divisional-round victory over Philadelphia, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Analysis: Rankins is in store for a lengthy recovery process that typically lasts 6-to-9 months for severe Achilles injuries. Thus, it's far from certain that he'll be ready to play in time for the 2019 season opener. In the interim, Taylor Stallworth figures to be much more involved in the defensive game plan for the remainder of the postseason.

    Published: Mon, Jan 14 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Achilles injury feared

    Rankins is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Sunday's divisional-round game against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was carted off in the first quarter after suffering the previously undisclosed leg injury. The news couldn't be much worse for the 24-year-old, as a torn Achilles would likely spell an end to his season and result in an extensive recovery process. The injury is unlikely to be confirmed until after Sunday's game or on Monday. Taylor Stallworth and David Onyemata are seeing increased roles at defensive tackle for the Saints in Rankins' absence.

    Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Carted off Sunday

    Rankins exited Sunday's divisional-round game against the Eagles with an apparent leg injury, Herbie Teope of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins went down in the first quarter, immediately calling for assistance from the athletic trainers, and he was eventually carted off the field. Taylor Stallworth and David Onyemata will see increased work at defensive tackle for the Saints, and Rankins' absence represents a huge loss for the defense.

    Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Rankins accumulated three tackles (one solo), one sack and one pass defended in Sunday's 28-14 win over Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Rankins was able to record his seventh sack of the season, and was all over the quarterback in Sunday's game, racking up three quarterback hits. The 24-year-old defensive tackle now has four sacks in his past six games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies sack Sunday

    Rankins recorded a sack during Sunday's 48-7 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Rankins earned his sixth sack of the season when he took down Carson Wentz in the second quarter of Sunday's blowout win. The third-year defensive tackle has four sacks in his last four games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fifth sack of season

    Rankins had two tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's win against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Rankins absolutely embarrassed guard Clint Boling on his third-quarter sack, walking the Bengals offensive lineman into the lap of quarterback Andy Dalton. While Rankins has just 23 total tackles, his five sacks rank second on the team and are the fourth-most among all NFL defensive linemen. The elite quickness that made Rankins a first-round pick in 2016 has been on display this season, making Rankins a potentially appealing option in deeper IDP leagues.

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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