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Sun Oct 11 201517:25Ingram rushed 12 times for 57 yards and caught two passes on thr...
Ingram rushed 12 times for 57 yards and caught two passes on three targets for 36 receiving yards Sunday against the Eagles.
The Eagles dominated the game, and while it was only 10-7 at the half, it was 26-10 heading into the fourth quarter, leaving little for Ingram to do on the ground. Ingram has been catching many more passes this season than in the past, but he's failed to rush for even 80 yards in a game this season and he only has two touchdowns in five games. Up next is a quick turnaround to face the Falcons on Thursday.
Mon Oct 5 201500:24Ingram gained 77 yards on 17 carries and 51 yards on six recepti...
Ingram gained 77 yards on 17 carries and 51 yards on six receptions (seven targets) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Cowboys.
Ingram had an eight-yard touchdown questionably overturned in the fourth quarter, with Khiry Robinson then punching it in on the next play. It was a frustrating moment for Ingram's owners, especially after Robinson scored a two-yard touchdown the previous week. Ingram has also gotten some goal-line work this year, so it appears the Saints are comfortable using both of their bigger backs in short-yardage spots. Ingram still easily led the way in terms of playing time and touches, with his 41 snaps in regulation besting C.J. Spiller's 20 and Robinson's 10, according to Pro Football Focus. Even with Spiller and Robinson both involved, Ingram has 17+ touches in every game this season, thanks in large part to his shocking total of 22 receptions. Ingram draws a tough Week 5 road matchup with the Eagles.
Sun Sep 27 201517:27Ingram rushed 14 times for 50 yards and touchdown and caught all...
Ingram rushed 14 times for 50 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 49 yards Sunday against the Panthers.
Ingram continues to dominate the carries out of the backfield, but he is becoming a very serviceable receiver, as he has caught 16 passes in three games after catching a career-high 29 all of last season (13 games). While C.J. Spiller appears closer to being healthy after August knee surgery, if Ingram is able to keep catching passes, he'll certainly get more third-down snaps. Up next is a Week 4 game against the Cowboys, who were very good against the run in the first two weeks of the season but got burned in Week 3 by Devonta Freeman, who had 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Sun Sep 20 201517:08Ingram rushed 16 times for 53 yards and touchdown and caught thr...
Ingram rushed 16 times for 53 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes on three targets for five receiving yards Sunday against the Bucs.
Despite the return of C.J. Spiller from a knee injury, Ingram continued to dominate the touches out of the backfield, though Khiry Robinson was impressive with his limited touches (five carries for 48 yards). Spiller is going to mostly be used in the passing game, so while he could poach a carry here or there, Ingram is still expected to get a big part of the backfield workload. Up next is a Week 3 trip to Carolina.
Sun Sep 13 201521:09Ingram had nine carries for 24 yards and caught eight of nine ta...
Ingram had nine carries for 24 yards and caught eight of nine targets for 98 yards in Sunday's loss at Arizona.
Ingram was held in check on the ground, but his impact as a receiver gave a major boost to fantasy owners. Meanwhile, Khiry Robinson had eight carries for 19 yards and caught five of six targets for 51 yards. Expect Ingram and Robinson to continue to do most of the work on the ground and in the air until C.J. Spiller (knee) returns, at which point Ingram would presumably become less of a factor in the passing game.
Mon Aug 31 201511:35Ingram gained 13 yards on four carries and 12 yards on one recep...
Ingram gained 13 yards on four carries and 12 yards on one reception in Sunday's preseason game against the Texans.
Ingram, along with the rest of the Saints' offensive starters, played only a single series, which resulted in a short field goal. He is not expected to play in the team's final preseason exhibition next week. C.J. Spiller and Khiry Robinson should also get touches out of the backfield, but Ingram is expected to see the lion's share of the carries for the Saints, and has unexpectedly shown a decent pair of hands this preseason as well.
Sun Aug 23 201512:28Ingram took six carries for 18 yards and had three receptions on...
Ingram took six carries for 18 yards and had three receptions on three targets for 45 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots.
Ingram split time with Khiry Robinson in the first half, with each performing well. Ingram looked particularly comfortable in the passing game, something with which he struggled in his first few years in the league. He's already expected to see the majority of the carries this season, but if Ingram can continue to develop as a receiving threat (he had a career-high 29 receptions in 2014), he may have even more fantasy value than expected.
Fri Aug 14 201510:13Ingram gained 15 yards on four carries in Thursday's preseason o...
Ingram gained 15 yards on four carries in Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens.
As anticipated, Ingram started the game and handled most of the snaps in the first quarter before taking a seat with the majority of the starters thereafter. Though the stats were underwhelming, Ingram is still expected to see the lion's share of the carries for the Saints this season - though C.J. Spiller and Khiry Robinson will also see touches.
Tue Aug 11 201513:02Ingram listed as starter at running back in Saints' first unoffi...
Ingram is listed as the starter at running back in the Saints' first unofficial depth chart, which was published on Monday, reports the ESPN.com.
Coming off career-highs in carries (226), rush yards (964), receptions (29), and touchdowns (9), Ingram's status atop the depth chart should come as no surprise. C.J. Spiller will get work on passing downs and Khiry Robinson will also steal some touches, but assuming he can stay healthy - he's missed eight games over the last two years - Ingram is once again poised to lead the Saints' backfield.
Fri Jun 5 201516:33Ingram (foot) once again sidelined during Thursday's OTAs
Ingram (foot) was once again sidelined during Thursday's OTAs, ESPN.com reports.
Ingram has been out of action for the past week or so due to a foot/ankle issue. Fortunately, coach Sean Payton deemed Ingram's ailment to be minor and stated the Saints are simply being careful with their running back at this early stage in the season. As a result, Ingram's recent absence doesn't seem like much to worry about at this juncture.
Thu May 28 201513:30Ingram limited by minor foot injury during Thursday's OTA's
Ingram was limited by a minor foot injury during Thursday's OTA's, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.
Coach Sean Payton downplayed the issue and emphasized that Ingram has been participating when possible is doing well. It doesn't look to be anything that will linger too long into the summer for Ingram.
Sat Mar 7 201520:18Mark Ingram: Signs Four-Year Deal With Saints
Ingram agreed to a four-year contract with the Saints on Saturday, ESPN's Adam Scheffer reports.
Ingram was set to become a free agent Tuesday, but this deal will keep him in New Orleans with the team that drafted him. Ingram led the Saints with 226 carries and 964 rushing yards last season and is poised to be the team's primary running back for the foreseeable future.
Sun Dec 28 201419:37Ingram had 14 carries for 57 rushing yards and touchdown, as wel...
Ingram had 14 carries for 57 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as two catches on three targets for four receiving yards during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
Ingram came into the regular-season finale needing 93 rushing yards for his first 1,000-yard season, but he failed to reach that mark despite scoring in his third straight game. It was by far his most productive season in the NFL, even with a number of other RB options in New Orleans such as Pierre Thomas, Khiry Robinson and Travaris Cadet. Ingram has a fifth-year option on his contract, so he is expected back in New Orleans next season, presumably as the starter once again.
Sun Dec 21 201420:30Ingram had 13 carries for 38 rushing yards and touchdown, as wel...
Ingram had 13 carries for 38 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as two catches on three targets for 24 receiving yards during Sunday's loss to the Falcons, which eliminated the Saints from playoff contention.
Ingram's touchdown, his second in as many games, came on a one-yard run on the opening offensive play of the game after Jalen Saunders returned the opening kickoff 99 yards to the Falcons' one-yard line. That run was about as easy as it got for Ingram, who failed to average even 3.0 yards per carry against a Falcons defense that has really struggled this season. Up next is a Week 17 matchup against the Buccaneers, who are allowing the 13th-most rushing yards per game this season.
Tue Dec 16 201400:28Ingram carried 17 times for 59 yards and touchdown in Monday's 3...
Ingram carried 17 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 31-15 win over the Bears.
Ingram was largely bottled up by the Chicago defense, which fared surprisingly well against the run while struggling badly against the pass. Pierre Thomas had more of an impact than Ingram for much of the night, picking up 83 yards on five first-half receptions. However, Ingram still dominated the carries, and he found the end zone from 15 yards out in the final two minutes of a blowout. Ingram draws a favorable matchup against the Falcons in Week 16, though Atlanta did just hold Pittsburgh's Le'Veon Bell to his third-lowest rushing total (47 yards) of the season.
Sun Dec 7 201422:44Ingram (ankle) gained 43 yards on ten carries and caught two pas...
Ingram (ankle) gained 43 yards on ten carries and caught two passes on two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. He also lost a fumble.
The Saints fell behind behind by three scores by the end of the first quarter, and things only got further out of hand from there. With Ingram not being much of a threat in the passing game, if the Saints fall behind, as they did today, Ingram's fantasy production is bound to take a hit. While the Saints' hot-and-cold offense this year make them a difficult team to predict, Week 15 at least brings a favorable matchup against a Bears' defense that has been reeling of late.
Sun Dec 7 201411:57Mark Ingram: (Ankle/Toe) Active Sunday
Ingram (ankle/toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Panthers, the Saints' official site reports.
Even with Khiry Robinson (forearm) back in the fold, Ingram is unlikely to yield much, if any, reps out of New Orleans' backfield. Ingram will aim to exploit a Carolina defense that has surrendered 136 total yards per game and 14 touchdowns to running backs this season.
Fri Dec 5 201416:02Ingram (ankle/toe) probable for Sunday's game against Carolina
Ingram (ankle/toe) is probable for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Ingram was limited in practice, but that was purely for maintenance purposes, as opposed to recovery purposes. Ingram is locked in as a strong on-paper fantasy option at home against a weak Carolina run defense.
Wed Dec 3 201416:49Mark Ingram: (Ankle/Toe) Limited Practice Wednesday
Ingram (ankle/toe) practiced in a limited basis Wednesday, the Saints' official site reports.
Ingram's previous limited practice occurred following a 27-carry, 120-yard performance against the 49ers in Week 10, which is understandable considering the hard-hitting affair that he endured. After splitting running back reps with Pierre Thomas in Week 12, Ingram again dominated the Saints' ground game this past Sunday in Pittsburgh, rushing 23 times for 122 yards. As long as Ingram handles the bulk of RB workload, the occasional capped practice can be expected, but owners should watch his status closely to make sure he's poised for game day.
Sun Nov 30 201421:27Ingram (shoulder) had 23 carries for 122 yards Sunday against St...
Ingram (shoulder) had 23 carries for 122 yards Sunday against the Steelers.
After back-to-back games with fewer than 70 rushing yards, including just 27 last Sunday against the Ravens, Ingram posted his fourth 100-yard game of the season. On the down side, he's gone four straight games without a touchdown, though he could end that drought in Week 14 against the Panthers, who have allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns this season.
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