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Fantasy football 2020 NFC South division breakdown

By Bill Pivetz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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QB: Drew Brees

RBs: Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray

WRs: Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Tre’Quan Smith

TEs: Jared Cook, Josh Hill

The Saints enter the 2020 season with roughly the same team. Brees is back on a two-year deal. He played in just 11 games last season, so he’s looking to rebound. His total yards have declined over the last three years. I think he’ll get back to 4,500 yards this season. Brees is a lock as a top-10 quarterback.

Kamara is a cheaper version of McCaffrey, but he’ll still be drafted in the first round. He can put up a combined 1,500 yards with close to 10 touchdowns between rushing and receiving. Murray was more effective in the rushing game than people thought. He had 146 carries for 637 yards and five touchdowns. He’ll be a viable flex play in most leagues.

Thomas may not reach 1,700 yards again but he’s the top target for Brees and could is likely the top fantasy football receiver. The addition of Sanders takes some of the pressure of Thomas. He’s my sleeper from this team. The receiving group isn’t as crowded as it was in San Francisco.

Cook has been more productive than Hill. Cook’s value will take a bit of a hit with the addition of Sanders but he’ll still have value this season.

Outside of Thomas and Sanders, I’d stay away from any other Saints receiver. They aren’t going to have the same consistency with production and playing time as the other two are. In season-long leagues, you need to have players who will be on the field more than 50 percent of the time.

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