- Taysom Hill
- #7
- Team NO
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Falls back to earth
Hill failed to complete his only pass attempt, adding five carries for 13 yards and a 12-yard reception in the Saints' 48-46 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Last week's two-touchdown Thanksgiving bonanza is in the distant rear view, as Hill fell back to earth for a typical stat line in Sunday's loss. The rushing attempts were a season-high, though game script -- influenced by a combined 94 points scored -- likely contributed to that bump in usage out of the backfield. Hill shouldn't be utilized outside of deep two-quarterback leagues, and his value is almost entirely touchdown-dependent.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in career game
Hill rushed twice for 33 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 12 yards and an additional touchdown in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.
Analysis: Hill had himself a day, producing the first multi-score effort of his career. He got things going early with a three-yard reception touchdown, before taking a direct snap and darting through the line for a 30-yard scamper just before halftime. The versatile quarterback has flashed his elite athleticism throughout his career, though he rarely logs more than a handful of touches per game, making this an outlier performance.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs one reception in win
Hill secured his only target for no gain in the Saints' 34-31 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: New Orleans' triple threat put up a donut in the box score in Sunday's win, seeing almost no action in the divisional shootout. Despite his part-time roles as a passer, runner and receiver, Hill has totaled just 30 combined yards over his last four games. He should be left on the waiver wire even in the deepest of leagues.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes for four yards in win
Hill rushed once for two yards, adding a two-yard reception in the Saints' 34-17 blowout victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a typical day at the office for Hill, who saw brief work as a back and a receiver in Sunday's rout of the Bucs. Hill's ability to line up anywhere on the field makes him a valuable real-world player for the Saints. However, his relatively sparse weekly usage makes him avoidable in almost any fantasy format.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals three touches in loss
Hill completed his only pass attempt for 17 yards, adding an 11-yard carry and a three-yard reception in the Saints' 26-9 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill's utility as a gadget player was on full display in Sunday's tilt, as he saw action as a passer, rusher and receiver. Despite the return of Drew Brees, Hill's role has remained steady as a low-volume, jack-of-all-trades player, and that usage hasn't parlayed into much success as a consistent fantasy option this season.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores as receiver in win
Hill secured all three of his targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 31-9 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill rotated in at quarterback as well from time to time, but never attempted a pass. However, he actually checked in with the Saints' second-highest receiving yardage tally of the afternoon, with his performance highlighted by a 36-yard grab and a five-yard touchdown catch. Hill's role figures to continue to fluctuate week to week, making his fantasy value difficult to pin down, but he'll look to build on Sunday's effort at the expense of the Falcons' poor defense Week 10 following New…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores short touchdown in win
Hill rushed two times for 21 yards, adding one reception for four yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 36-25 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Though Hill continues to see minimal usage, he still possesses some touchdown upside, evidenced by his four-yard score Sunday on a bubble screen he took to the house. It's best to view Hill as a deep, two-quarterback league option with the skill set of a receiver or running back. He doesn't need to be rostered in 12-team leagues, barring an injury to Teddy Bridgewater.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 2:52am by Rotowire.com
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Uninvolved once again
Hill rushed three times for 17 yards in the Saints' 13-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill continues to be uninvolved at quarterback, as Teddy Bridgewater has commanded the Saints' offense brilliantly, leading the team to a 4-0 record sans Drew Brees. Hill has attempted only one pass in four games with Bridgewater as the starter, and his usage as a gadget player makes him an unappealing deep-league option.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays typical role in win
Hill completed his only pass attempt for 18 yards, adding two carries for 14 yards in the Saints' 31-24 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill saw his first pass attempt and completion since Drew Brees (thumb) went out and Teddy Bridgewater took over. Hill continues to be deployed as a jack-of-all-trades player, though his limited usage renders him a deep-league desperation play. With Bridgewater tossing four touchdowns in Sunday's win, any notion of Hill pushing Bridgewater for snaps has quickly dissipated.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Uninvolved in win
Hill rushed two times for 16 yards in the Saints' 12-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: After Sean Payton hinted that Hill might be involved in the passing game alongside Teddy Bridgewater, Hill hasn't attempted a pass in two games with Bridgewater as the starter. Hill is being deployed as nothing more than a gadget player, and his only fantasy utility is in very deep leagues that utilize two quarterbacks or a superflex position.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 3:34am by Rotowire.com
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Not a factor
Hill did not attempt a pass in Week 3 against the Seahawks. He did rush the ball once for five yards and also hauled in one reception for an additional five yards.
Analysis: The quarterback controversy in New Orleans appears to be short-lived. Teddy Bridgewater was clearly the Saints signal-caller in the absence of Drew Brees (thumb), as Hill played only two snaps under center. While the team could choose to get him more involved in Week 4 against the Cowboys, Hill remains irrelevant for fantasy purposes for the time being.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to be 'sprinkled in' Sunday
Hill is expected to be "sprinkled in" with the Saints' game plan Sunday against the Seahawks while Teddy Bridgewater steps in as the starting quarterback and draws the majority of the snaps under center in place of Drew Brees (thumb), Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After Brees exited in the first quarter of last week's loss to the Rams, Hill went on to play 21 offensive snaps but didn't attempt any passes or receive any carries. Instead, it was Bridgewater who handled the majority of the reps, completing just 17 of 30 attempts for 165 yards while fumbling once. Bridgewater's lackluster showing prompted coach Sean Payton to leave the door open regarding his plans at quarterback for Week 3 while Brees is out, but Russini's report suggests it may have only…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:30am by Rotowire.com
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May split work with Bridgewater
Hill may work in tandem with Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday, as opposed to backing him up, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. When asked about Hill's outlook ahead of Week 3, head coach Sean Payton said, "You're assuming he's the No. 2."
Analysis: Payton further added, "We'll approach this game with two quarterbacks. We'll have the right plan relative to what those guys are going to be doing." It's certainly not a vote of confidence for Teddy Bridgewater, who figured to get the outright starting nod in Drew Brees' (thumb) absence. The multi-faceted Hill should be picked up in leagues where lineups employ two quarterbacks or a superflex position, as his role may be more prominent than previously expected.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Uninvolved in loss
Hill caught two of three targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 27-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill surprisingly didn't attempt a pass or take a carry in Sunday's loss, seeing all his production come on two receptions. He has little standalone value outside of deeper leagues at this point, though he will move into the top backup quarterback role behind Teddy Bridgewater if Drew Brees (hand) is forced to miss time.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 5:57am by Rotowire.com
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Scores receiving TD in win
Hill rushed two times for eight yards and caught one of two targets for nine yards and a TD in the Saints' 30-28 win over the Texans on Monday.
Analysis: The gadget player lined up at quarterback a couple of times and carried the ball himself for eight yards. He also got two targets in the passing game as a receiver and managed to snag a ball in the end zone from nine yards out. Hill's upside comes from his ability to lineup all over the field, but his limited usage makes him a deep-league stash for two-quarterback and superflex formats only.
Published: Tue, Sep 10 at 5:29am by Rotowire.com
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Efficient in preseason finale
Hill completed 13 of 17 passes for 100 yards and ran the ball five times for 35 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Teddy Bridgewater got the start for the Saints in the final preseason game, but Hill took over in the second half and put together a solid showing of his own, leading the offense to a touchdown in the fourth quarter. His spot as the No. 3 QB on the depth chart is secure due to his rushing ability and contributions in the red zone and on special teams, but it's Hill's development as a passer that will determine whether he has a chance to be Drew Brees' eventual successor.
Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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More comfortable with receiving now
Hill expects to have an easier time with blocking and running routes during the upcoming season, Sean Fazende of Fox 8 News New Orleans reports.
Analysis: Hill is locked in for another season as a third-string quarterback, gadget player and core special teams contributor. He's a natural runner who produced 5.3 yards per carry on 37 attempts last season, but the blocking and receiving aspects of his unique role seemed to present a challenge, with Hill catching just three of seven targets for four yards. His continued development in those areas will only make the Saints more dangerous in the red zone, potentially allowing the team to utilize Hill…read more
Published: Wed, Jun 19 at 7:04am by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in 2018
Hill recorded 196 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries, four receiving yards on three catches and 64 passing yards and an interception on 3-for-7 passing while playing in 16 games in 2018.
Analysis: Hill was a jack of all trades for the Saints in 2018. After playing in just 72 snaps across five games as a rookie in 2018, Hill played 524 snaps this year, with a majority of his work coming on special teams. While he operated as a gadget player for New Orleans, he never turned into a reliable fantasy option given his limited touches on a week-to-week basis. He'll likely see a similar role in 2019, though he could move up to the No. 2 quarterback slot.
Published: Tue, Jan 22 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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Gains 24 yards
Hill gained 24 yards on four carries in Sunday's win against the Bengals.
Analysis: Hill attempted one pass as well -- on a pop-pass trick play from the one-yard line -- but the sure touchdown was dropped by tight end Ben Watson. Still, Hill played 23 of the Saints' 75 offensive snaps, lining up frequently as a receiver, but it was backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater who took the snaps under center in fourth-quarter mop-up duty. Hill continues to be a fun player the Saints love using in a variety of ways, but he's not much of a fantasy option outside of two-quarterback…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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Reduced usage
Hill rushed twice for 10 yards and gained 49 yards on two kickoff returns in Sunday's win against the Rams. He also dropped his only target.
Analysis: The Saints eased back on Hill's usage against the Rams' formidable defense -- he played just 11 of the team's 71 offensive snaps -- but the hybrid quarterback still converted on a fourth-down run that eventually led to a touchdown on the Saints' first drive. Still, head coach Sean Payton continues to use Hill in a variety of ways, and while the quarterback is unlikely to be a serious fantasy contributor in most leagues, he remains an option for desperate owners in two-quarterback leagues.
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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