Already struggling to run the football this season, the Saints won’t have starting RB Pierre Thomas in Sunday’s game against the Panthers because of an ankle injury. That likely means veteran Ladell Betts will start.

Garrett Hartley has probably been getting a good deal of unsolicited free advice after missing a 29-yard field goal in overtime against Atlanta last week, a miss that help lead to a Falcons win.

Texans RB Steve Slaton should be benched in fantasy leagues in Week 13.

Saints likely to use kicker Garrett Hartley to replace John Carney today vs. the Redskins, according to team source.

I think some quarterbacks are coming off the board way too soon in fantasy drafts. Want proof? Check out a recent draft I held with some friend and family from back on the east coast. You won’t believe who went first overall!

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora checks in on Sunday with the latest from training camps, including the Ravens signing QB Cleo Lemon and why the Saints signed K John Carney.

Saints coach Sean Payton said he does not expect to have the services of kicker Garrett Hartley for the first four games of the season due to a failed drug test. Payton told the media assembled at Saints camp Sunday that Hartley used a banned substance, Adderall, in explaining why the club signed veteran free agent kicker John Carney this weekend.

Once again, even with Lawrence Tynes ready, the Giants have opted to go with kicker John Carney in tonight’s game at Cleveland against the Browns. Carney has been perfect on all 12 of his field goal attempts this season.

Despite the fact that kicker Lawrence Tynes is recovered from the left knee injury he suffered in training camp, the Giants are expected to stick with veteran John Carney today against Seattle.