The Saints probably let Hill lead the team in carries with 12 in Week 16 against the Jets because it could be his last game in New Orleans. They probably let him get six targets for the same reason, and they allowed him to throw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave for a celebratory moment. It feels like you're chasing points if you start Hill in Week 17 at Tennessee. But what if the Saints actually need Hill with Alvin Kamara (knee), Kendre Miller (knee) and Devin Neal (hamstring) out, as well as a limited receiving corps behind Olave and Juwan Johnson? It's risky to trust Hill, or he could have another game with standout production if he gets 16 total touches again. Hill might be useful if you're desperate for a tight end in Week 17.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Week 17 Waiver Priority List
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In the first game all season for New Orleans without Alvin Kamara (knee), Kendre Miller (knee), and Devin Neal (hamstring) in Week 16 against the Jets, Hill led the Saints in carries with 12. He finished with 42 rushing yards, and he added four catches for 36 yards on six targets. He also threw a 38-yard touchdown pass and lost a fumble. We'll see if Kamara will play in Week 17 at Tennessee, and Hill might not get the same amount of playing time since Week 16 might have been his last game as a member of the Saints in New Orleans. That said, he could once again be the primary rusher against the Titans, and Hill could be used as a flex option or low-end starting tight end in all leagues.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Lead runner in Week 16 win
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Hill rushed 12 times for 42 yards, caught four of six targets for 36 yards and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets. He also lost a fumble.
Hill became the first player in the Super Bowl era to reach 1,000 career yards each in passing, rushing and receiving, as he raised his career total for receiving yards to 1,002. The versatile veteran worked as the Saints' primary runner in the absence of Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and Devin Neal (hamstring), as Audric Estime and Evan Hull logged five carries apiece. The cherry on top of Hill's history-making performance was a touchdown pass to Chris Olave in the fourth quarter. Unless Kamara returns from a four-game absence in Week 17 against the Titans, Hill will likely continue to lead the New Orleans backfield.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Records two yards Week 15
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Hill rushed twice for two yards and tallied zero targets during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Panthers.
Hill logged exactly two touches for the third week in a row, and he's averaging 4.1 targets per game over 10 appearances this season. The 35-year-old has played sparingly in the Saints' up-and-down offense, and he's totaled just 95 yards from scrimmage this year. Hill's minimal usage won't make him a player worth attention from fantasy owners over the final three games of the regular season. New Orleans will next play versus the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Logs two carries Week 14
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Hill recorded two rushing attempts for minus-1 yard, and he failed to haul in either of his two targets during Sunday's 24-20 win against the Buccaneers.
Hill tallied two touches for the second week in a row. The 35-year-old played a season-high 41 percent of the offensive snaps, but he's been largely irrelevant since his 2025 debut in Week 5. Over nine games, Hill is now averaging 0.4 receptions and 3.9 rushing attempts while totaling 10.8 yards per game. His low volume and inefficiency should continue to make Hill a non-factor for fantasy owners. New Orleans will next play Week 15 versus Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Tallies two touches Week 13
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Hill gathered in his only target for five yards and logged one rushing attempt for two yards during Sunday's 21-17 defeat to the Dolphins.
Hill logged fewer than three touches for the first time since Week 6. RB1 Alvin Kamara was inactive after spraining his MCL during last week's loss to Atlanta, but backup running back Devin Neal handled the bulk of the rushing workload with 14 carries. Third-year running back Evan Hull also chipped in with five rushing attempts. Across eight appearances this regular season, Hill has accrued 33 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown to go along with four catches (on five targets) for 23 yards. It seems unlikely that he'll become a significant piece of what has been a struggling Saints offense this year.
Hill rushed 10 times for 17 yards while failing to complete either of his pass attempts in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.
Hill saw his rushing attempts increase for the fourth consecutive contest, but the increased workload did not result in notable fantasy production. The Swiss Army knife does carry appeal in fantasy circles for his unique ability to run, catch or throw in any given game from the shallow tight end position. That said, Hill's inconsistent play this season prevents him from being a dependable starting option against the Dolphins next Sunday.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Logs seven carries Week 10
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Hill logged seven carries for 20 yards and zero receptions (on one target) for zero yards during Sunday's 17-7 win over Carolina. He also failed to complete his lone passing attempt.
Hill tallied a season high in rushing attempts for his second straight game with at least 20 rushing yards. However, four of his seven carries came on consecutive plays immediately before QB1 Tyler Shough kneeled it out on the final drive of the fourth quarter. The 35-year-old once again finished with the Saints' second-most carries behind Alvin Kamara (22) and ahead of RB2 Devin Neal (four). Over six games this season, Hill has totaled 22 carries for 52 yards and a rushing touchdown, and he has three catches on four targets. The Saints will be on bye during Week 11, so Hill's next chance to score won't be until the Week 12 contest versus Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Leading rusher in defeat
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Hill compiled zero targets during Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Rams. He also rushed four times for 30 yards.
Hill logged a team high and a season high in rushing yards, though nearly all of those yards came on his game-long 29-yard carry in the first quarter. The 35-year-old's final touch came when he was stopped for a one-yard loss on fourth down in the red zone. The Saints' offense has been extremely inefficient all season, and things didn't improve with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough making his first career start versus Los Angeles. Hill's lack of consistent touches and the continued struggles of this offense should continue to limit his production. New Orleans will next face off with the division-rival Panthers in Week 10 next Sunday.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Activated from PUP list, still questionable
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The Saints activated Hill (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Hill thus is eligible for his first game action since tearing the ACL in his left knee Week 13 of last season after being a limited participant in practice during the entirety of Week 5 prep. On Wednesday, he was spotted working mostly with the Saints quarterbacks but also with the tight ends, so he appears set to handle his usual gadget role in the offense, assuming he's made active about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Questionable, but still on PUP list
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Hill (knee), who remains on the reserve/PUP list, is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hill is in the later stages of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered Week 13 of last season, having logged limited practices since he was designated to return from the PUP list earlier this week. The Saints are giving him a chance to play Sunday, but first they'll need to activate him by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday and then not include him on their inactive list in order for him to make his season debut. Fellow tight end Foster Moreau (knee, reserve/PUP list) is in the same boat, while Juwan Johnson (ankle) -- who is on the active roster -- also is listed as questionable.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Another limited practice
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Hill (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.
Hill is working his way back from the torn ACL he suffered in his left knee Week 13 of last season, having logged back-to-back capped sessions after the Saints opened his 21-day window to practice after opening the campaign on the reserve/PUP list. At Wednesday's practice, he was spotted working mostly with the quarterbacks but also with the tight ends, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Hill has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Giants.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Limited as practice window opens
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Hill (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
After missing the first four games of the season, Hill has resumed on-field work as the Saints officially opened his 21-day window in which to practice and eventually be activated from the reserve/PUP list. His activity Wednesday included drills primarily with quarterbacks but also with tight ends, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Hill thus seems poised to operate in his previous roles around the Saints offense once he completes his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his left knee Week 13 of the 2024 campaign.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Placed on reserve/PUP list
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The Saints placed Hill (ACL) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Hill will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to his placement on the reserve/PUP list, after which point New Orleans will have the option of opening a 21-day window for him to resume practicing. The transaction is no surprise, given that the 35-year-old is recovering from an ACL tear suffered Week 13 of last season. Both Hill's expected timetable to return, and the role he'll play in new head coach Kellen Moore's offense, remain to be seen.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Undergoes successful surgery
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Hill (knee) recently underwent surgery, and he's expected to make a full recovery, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Hill tore his left ACL in Week 13 against the Rams. With surgery complete and successful, the veteran tight end will work to return to action next season. Hill's current contract with New Orleans runs through the 2025 campaign.
Hill is on track to miss the remainder of the season after tests Monday confirmed that he sustained a significant left knee injury in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Though a precise diagnosis of the injury likely won't be provided until interim head coach Darren Rizzi addresses the media, Hill's knee issue apparently is severe enough to sideline him for the final five games of the regular season and any potential playoff run that might follow. The 34-year-old Hill suffered four season-ending injuries during his collegiate career, but he's mostly been able to avoid extended absences since entering the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Hill had proven to be a versatile weapon for the Saints this season, contributing on special teams while also handling a variety of assignments on offense. He'll conclude the 2024 campaign with 278 rushing yards, 187 receiving yards on 23 catches and two completions for 21 passing yards while scoring six touchdowns over his eight appearances.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Getting tests on knee injury
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Interim coach Darren Rizzi didn't have an update on Hill's (knee) status after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams but revealed that Hill will go for additional testing on the injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Hill's knee injury looked severe, and he needed a cart to get off the field, but the exact nature of his injury will be clarified after the results of his additional testing become known. The versatile offensive player has been a key contributor as both a pass catcher and a runner in recent weeks, so it would be a big loss if Hill is unable to suit up against the Giants in Week 14.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Carted off field Sunday
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Hill was carted off the field due to a leg injury during Sunday's game versus the Rams, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
In the middle of the fourth quarter, Hill took a helmet to his left knee and remained on the turf afterward. The nature of the injury isn't known, but he likely will end Week 13 action with five carries for 10 yards and five catches (on seven targets) for 37 yards.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Hill could be the best Saints receiver and second-best rusher in Week 10 against the Falcons with Chris Olave (concussion), Kendre Miller (hamstring) and Jamaal Williams (groin) all dealing with injuries. In Week 9 at Carolina, Hill had four catches for 41 yards on five targets, and he also added five carries for 19 yards and a touchdown. He scored 16 PPR points, and the only other time he's scored double digits in PPR points this season was Week 4 at Atlanta when he had six carries for 24 yards and two touchdowns. Given the situation in New Orleans, Hill is worth starting in all leagues.
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Saints' Taysom Hill: Compiles 60 total yards in loss
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Hill secured four of five targets for 41 yards, rushed five times for 19 yards and a touchdown and threw an incompletion on his only pass attempt in the Saints' 23-22 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Hill filled his usual multi-purpose role and found his way to new season highs in receptions and receiving yards partly due to the exit of Chris Olave with a concussion in the first quarter. Hill also recorded his third rushing touchdown of the season on a seven-yard run in the second quarter, and he fell just short of reaching the 20-yard mark on the ground for the third straight game. The versatile veteran could see his involvement as a pass catcher remain slightly elevated during a Week 10 home matchup against the Falcons if Olave isn't able to clear concussion protocol in time for the contest.
