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2023 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@BAL
Loss, 9-25
1.00
2IND
Loss, 20-31
3.00
3@JAX
Win, 37-17
0.00
4PIT
Win, 30-6
3.00
5@ATL
Loss, 19-21
2.50
6NO
Win, 20-13
7.50
7Bye  0.00
8@CAR
Loss, 13-15
0.00
9TB
Win, 39-37
0.00
10@CIN
Win, 30-27
13.00
11ARI
Win, 21-16
0.00
12JAX
Loss, 21-24
1.50
13DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14@NYJ
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15@TEN
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16CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@IND
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@BAL,
L 9-25
1----1.00
2IND,
L 20-31
3----3.00
3@JAX,
W 37-17
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4PIT,
W 30-6
2----3.00
5@ATL,
L 19-21
2----2.50
6NO,
W 20-13
51---7.50
7Bye-----0.00
8@CAR,
L 13-15
-----0.00
9TB,
W 39-37
-----0.00
10@CIN,
W 30-27
53-1-13.00
11ARI,
W 21-16
-----0.00
12JAX,
L 21-24
1----1.50
13DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@IND,
TBDGet Tickets
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  • Questionable for Sunday vs. Broncos

    Rankins (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

    Analysis: Rankins was able to manage limited participation at practice Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, giving himself a shot to play in Week 13. If he sits out though, Kurt Hinish would probably start in his place on the defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Monster performance in win

    Rankins tallied five tackles (all solo), including three sacks, and forced a fumble during Houston's 30-27 win against the Bengals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Rankins had his best performance of the season Sunday, bringing down Joe Burrow three times. The 29-year-old was responsible for all but one of the team's QB takedowns and will look to build off his career-best performance in Week 11 versus the Cardinals.

    Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dodges Wednesday injury report

    Rankins (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins has missed the Texans' last two games nursing a knee injury, but it looks like he's on track to suit back up in Week 10. He should step back into a starting role on Houston's defensive line come Sunday at Cincinnati.

    Published: Wed, Nov 8 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out again

    Rankins (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Rankins will miss a second consecutive game due to the injury after logging limited practices throughout the week. His absence will leave a void in the interior of the team's defensive line when they take the field against Tampa Bay. Khalil Davis, Kurt Hinish and Hassan Ridgeway will be candidates for extra snaps in his absence.

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be out again Week 9

    Rankins (knee) is considered questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Rankins missed his first game of the season during last Sunday's loss to the Panthers due to a knee injury. The 29-year-old continued to deal with the issue as a limited participant throughout all three practices for Houston in Week 9, leaving his status up in the air against Tampa Bay. Rankins has accumulated 17 tackles, including a sack, through six games this season, and should he remain sidelined, then Khalil Davis, Kurt Hinish and Hassan Ridgeway could all be in line for increased playing…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up Sunday

    Rankins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 matchup versus Carolina.

    Analysis: Rankins played 60 percent of Houston's defensive snaps Week 6 against New Orleans, but he came out of the Texans' Week 7 bye with a pair of DNPs around a limited practice session during Week 8 prep. His absence will be a blow to Houston's pass rush, and Kurt Hinish may take on more snaps as a result. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Rankins' knee has shown improvement, and he's not expected to be out for an extended period.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first sack

    Rankins registered six tackles, including two for a loss, and a sack in Sunday's 20-13 win over New Orleans.

    Analysis: With the Saints in the red zone, Rankins brought down Derek Carr for an 11-yard loss that forced a third-and-long situation, and New Orleans eventually settled for a field goal. Despite the defense giving up 446 yards, the sack was part of a bounce-back performance for the unit. Houston's defenders allowed just three second-half points (none in the fourth quarter) after letting Atlanta score two touchdowns in the final quarter of a Week 5 loss.

    Published: Tue, Oct 17 at 5:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to full strength

    Rankins (undisclosed) was activated from the active/non-football illness list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Rankins will now be able to practice with his new team after spending the last two seasons with the Jets. The 29-year-old should be an integral piece of the interior of Houston's defensive line in 2023.

    Published: Sun, Jul 30 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Begins camp on NFI list

    Rankins (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rankins will need to wait to participate with his new team during training camp. The veteran interior lineman's ailment is unclear, but he'll be able to take the field as soon as he's past the issue.

    Published: Tue, Jul 25 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands in Houston on one-year deal

    The Texans agreed to terms with Rankins on a one-year, $10.5 million contract Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The No. 12 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Rankins spent the last two seasons with the Jets after beginning his career in New Orleans. He's coming off a 2022 campaign in which he tallied three sacks and 43 tackles over 15 appearances. Rankins is a lane plugger up front and should be among the Texans' leaders in snaps played at defensive tackle during the upcoming season.

    Published: Wed, Mar 15 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full Thursday

    Rankins (elbow) was a full participant during the Jets' practice Thursday, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins has missed the Jets' last two games since suffering a dislocated elbow Week 9 that was expected to keep him sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The 28-year-old defensive tackle returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, and he should be ready to play again after logging a full session Thursday. Rankins recorded 25 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble while playing all but five of his 318 snaps on defense before going down with this injury, and he should reprise a prominent role…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 1 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Anticipates practicing Wednesday

    Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Rankins (elbow) is in line to return to practice in limited fashion, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rankins dislocated his elbow back in Week 9 versus the Bills, and he ultimately hasn't been able to return to the practice field since. However, if the 305-pounder indeed participates in Wednesday's session, that would give him a decent shot to suit up this weekend in Minnesota. However, if Rankins doesn't gain medical clearance for a third consecutive contest, then Solomon Thomas and Quinnen Williams should continue handling most of New York's defensive tackle reps.

    Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dislocates elbow Sunday

    Rankins sustained a dislocated elbow during Sunday's win over the Bills, and he could now miss 4-6 weeks depending on the healing process, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins departed during the first half of Sunday's matchup versus Buffalo with what has since been revealed as a dislocated elbow. While there's currently no specific date set for his return, an injury like this usually takes players up to six weeks to fully recover from. While the 305-pounder remains sidelined, expect Solomon Thomas, Quinnen Williams and Nathan Shepherd to see a spike in usage on the Jets' defensive front.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with injury

    Rankins (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills.

    Analysis: Rankins logged two tackles before he was forced out at some point during the first half of Sunday's contest. With the defensive tackle out, expect Solomon Thomas and Nathan Shepherd to step up into bigger roles alongside Quinnen Williams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets career high with seven tackles

    Rankins had seven tackles (six solo) and a sack in Sunday's 27-12 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Rankins was productive against Cincinnati's porous offensive line. His seven tackles set a new career high, while the sack was Rankins' fourth in 19 games with the Jets.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Rankins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Rankins was considered questionable and is ready to play Week 16. He picked up his first sack since Week 8 last week against the Dolphins, bringing his season total to three.

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Rankins (knee) is active for Sunday against the Dolphins, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was able to log a full practice Friday, setting the stage for his ability to suit up Sunday. The six-year veteran has 25 tackles (11 solo), two sacks, a pass defensed and fumble recovery on the season. He and the Jets will look to stifle the Dolphins' playoff chances Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Rankins (knee) is questionable for Sunday against the Dolphins, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Rankins has gone from missing practice Wednesday to limited Thursday before logging a full practice Friday. Getting in a full practice should be considered a good sign for the six-year pro going into Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to face former team

    Rankins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

    Analysis: Rankins concluded the week as a full participant in practice, so he never appeared in major jeopardy of sitting out a matchup against the team that drafted him, despite being listed as questionable for the contest. The sixth-year defensive tackle logged 21 tackles and two sacks through his 11 appearances before sitting out the Jets' Week 13 loss to the Eagles.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 14

    Rankins (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was sidelined for the team's Week 13 matchup against Philadelphia. He logged a limited practice Thursday prior to a full session Friday, leaving him questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Saints. Should Rankins be able to suit up, he should play a significant role along the Jets' defensive line. Through 11 games this season, he's logged 21 total tackles with two sacks and a pass defended.

    Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Rankins (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced out early last week against the Texans with the injury, and he will miss his first game of the season. Folorunso Fatukasi likely will step into a more prominent role.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Week 13

    Rankins (knee) is doubtful to play in Week 13 against the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

    Analysis: Rankins left last week's game against the Texans early with the knee issue and will miss his first game of the season Sunday. In his absence, Folorunso Fatukasi will likely step into a starting role at defensive tackle.

    Published: Fri, Dec 3 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with knee issue

    Rankins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans with a knee injury, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Rankins' loss leaves the Jets without their starting left tackle. Folorunso Fatukasi should step in to replace him.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Links with Gang Green

    Rankins is signing a two-year contract with the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rankins' contract is reportedly worth up to $17 million, a figure that likely includes multiple incentives. The 2016 first-round pick had a career-low 1.5 sacks with the Saints in 2020, and he's missed a combined 10 games over the last two seasons. Rankins will have every opportunity to bounce back with the Jets, though, where he'll anchor the interior defensive line alongside Quinnen Williams (neck).

    Published: Sun, Mar 21 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unproductive 2020 campaign

    Rankins racked up 20 tackles (13 solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass defended across 12 regular-season games in 2020.

    Analysis: Rankins missed at least four games for the second straight season, and though he saw his defensive snaps climb in 2020, he recorded a career-low 1.5 sacks. He's played all five seasons of his career with New Orleans, but it's unclear where he'll play in 2021, as Rankins is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

    Published: Sun, Jan 31 at 5:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Rankins finished with two tackles (both solo), one sack and a tackle for a loss in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Rankins was the only Saints defender to sack Mitchell Trubisky on the afternoon. He finished the 2020 season with just 1.5 sacks -- the lowest mark of his five-year career -- but he'll look to get back on track in this year's playoffs. His next chance to get to the quarterback will come in the NFC divisional round against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves off IR

    Rankins (knee-MCL) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: Rankins missed the past four weeks dealing with an MCL sprain, but the defensive tackle should be full throttle Sunday against the Falcons. The 2016 first-round pick has played over 60 percent of the defensive snaps just once this season.

    Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return from IR

    Rankins (knee - MCL) has been designated to return from IR, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: The move opens Rankins' 21-day practice window and offers the possibility that the fifth-year defensive tackle could play in Sunday's game versus Denver. Rankins' return to the field would be a boost to a Saints defensive front that has shuffled replacements during his absence.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    The Saints place Rankins (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins has missed practice all week while tending to a mild MCL sprain, and now he'll miss a minimum of three games. He'll be eligible to return Week 12 against the Broncos, and with no serious damage to his knee, that timeline looks realistic. David Onyemata should bump into a starting defensive tackle role until Rankins returns, and there should be a fair amount of reps left behind for Malcolm Roach and Shy Tuttle.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing more practice

    Rankins was sidelined at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Thursday marked the second consecutive missed practice for Rankins, so his chances to suit up in Sunday night's game against Tampa Bay appear in some jeopardy. Rankins left last week's win over Chicago with the knee injury, which was believed to be a mild MCL sprain. There were no reports of serious damage from his MRI on Monday, but if Rankins is forced to miss Week 9, David Onyemata would be in line for a start at defensive tackle.

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Escapes with minor sprain

    Rankins (knee) is believed to have suffered a mild MCL sprain during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Rankins' initial diagnosis appears to have brought good news, after the 26-year-old defensive tackle went down with what appeared to be a serious injury versus Chicago. He's scheduled for an MRI on Monday to officially confirm the severity of his knee issue.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves field with knee injury

    Rankins (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to a knee injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced out of the first half of Sunday's contest due to what appeared to be a significant left knee injury, but he was able to walk to the locker room under his own strength. David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle are candidates to see increased snaps if Rankins can't return versus Chicago.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First sack of 2020

    Rankins finished with five tackles (three solo), 2.5 tackles for a loss and a sack in Monday night's 30-27 overtime win against the Chargers.

    Analysis: In just one game of play, Rankins eclipsed his season tackle total and recorded his first sack of 2020. He's had a slow start to the season but will look to stay on track in Week 7 against Carolina.

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for MNF, as expected

    Rankins (thumb) is active for Monday's game versus the Chargers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins didn't practice Saturday due to this injury, but he'll be able to play through the issue, perhaps with some sort of protection on the thumb. The Louisville product is expected to start at nose tackle, where he has posted three tackles this year.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for MNF

    Rankins (thumb) is expected to play in Monday's game versus the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rankins popped up on the injury report Saturday when he was unable to practice, but it appears the 2016 first-round pick will play through the issue. He'll likely wear some sort of protection on the thumb, whether it's a cast or a club.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Rankins (thumb) didn't practice Saturday and is questionable for Monday's game versus the Chargers.

    Analysis: Rankins made his first appearance on the injury report Saturday, but it sounds like he could still play. If he in fact suits up, the 2016 first-round pick could work with a club on his hand to protect the injured thumb.

    Published: Sat, Oct 10 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking explosive at camp

    Rankins (ankle) has looked explosive at training camp according to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rankins is coming off two straight season-ending injuries but it does not appear to have slowed him down heading into the 2020 campaign. The 26-year-old is poised to reclaim his starting role along the defensive line.

    Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for training camp

    Rankins (ankle) is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp, Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was limited to begin the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles, and he eventually underwent preemptive surgery on the other leg to help prevent further issues with that Achilles. Rankins appeared in 10 games in 2019 and had 10 tackles and two sacks, and his return to full healthy for 2020 would be a significant boost for the defensive line.

    Published: Wed, Apr 1 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season officially over

    The Saints placed Rankins (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rankins' upcoming absence leaves the Saints quite thin along the defensive line, with Marcus Davenport also heading to IR due to a foot injury sustained during the 48-46 loss to the 49ers over the weekend. The defensive tackle will finish the 2019 campaign with just 10 stops and two sacks in 10 games, but he made more of an impact than the numbers would indicate. The Saints have since signed another defensive tackle T.Y. McGill in an attempt to add depth at the position.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be out for the season

    Rankins (ankle) is in danger of missing the rest of the season, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Rankins was forced out of Sunday's 48-46 loss to the 49ers with a right ankle injury, and he's now weighing his options to figure out if he'll be able to play again in 2019. With defensive end Marcus Davenport expected to require season-ending foot surgery, the Saints suddenly appear thin along the defensive line, an area that's been a strength for them for most of the season. The only good news is that Rankins' injury isn't to the same leg in which he suffered a torn Achilles in January. The…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 6:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game Sunday

    Rankins (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Rankins picked up the injury, but he was forced to exit the game late in the third quarter. As long as the 2016 first-round pick is sidelined, look for David Onyemata and Shy Tuttle to be in line to receive an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Rankins recorded three tackles (all solo), including a sack and a tackle for a loss, in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.

    Analysis: Rankins recorded his first sack since Week 5, as he took Matt Ryan down in the division-clinching victory. The lack of sacks is concerning, but so is the fact that he hasn't recorded a tackle since Week 8. Rankins' performance this season is a far cry from his 40-tackle, eight-sack campaign from just a year ago.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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