Derek Carr Retirement Impact: Saints Fantasy Stars Kamara, Olave & Tyler Shough's Starting Chances

Saints Quarterback Situation Post-Carr

• 🚨 Derek Carr's retirement leaves a significant void at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
• 🎯 The team is expected to have a mediocre passing offense regardless of who starts.
• ❓ It's highly unlikely any single quarterback will start all 17 games for the Saints this season.

Potential Quarterback Options

• 🏈 Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler are the most probable candidates to start the majority of games.
• 🧐 Skepticism is high regarding Aaron Rodgers' current form, with doubts he'd be significantly better than Shough or Rattler.
• 💰 The financial implications and draft capital required for veteran quarterbacks like Rodgers or Kirk Cousins make them unlikely targets for the Saints, given their roster state and cap issues.

Fantasy Impact: Alvin Kamara & Chris Olave

• 📉 Chris Olave's fantasy value is sliding due to inconsistent production and concussion concerns, placing him as a borderline WR3.
• 🏃‍♂️ Alvin Kamara, despite his age and potential rushing limitations, could still be a viable PPR RB2 due to his receiving volume, with a potential for top-12 upside.
• ⚠️ The Saints' offense is projected to be one of the worst in the NFL, making it difficult to recommend drafting both Kamara and Olave unless there's significant value.

Running Back Rankings and Concerns

• 📊 Alvin Kamara is being ranked closer to rookies like Jonathon Brooks, and veteran RBs like Joe Mixon and Ken Walker, rather than firmly ahead of them.
• 🚫 Drafting two older running backs like Kamara with early picks is generally discouraged.
• 📈 Kamara averaged 15.3 PPR points per game in the four games without Derek Carr last season, a range that aligns with a fourth-round draft pick.

Other Saints Offensive Players

• 🚀 Rashid Shaheed is considered a great value pick regardless of the quarterback situation due to his low draft cost and previous target share over Olave.
• 🤕 Kamara's age and a recent groin injury are concerning factors, alongside the Saints saving minimal cap space by cutting him before the 2026 season.