After missing much of his rookie season due to injury, Miller was treated to more of the same this year. He was sidelined to open the year because of another hamstring issue. He eventually returned to action for a backup role. Later in the season when the hamstring issue resurfaced, Dennis Allen immediately put him back on injured reserve, seemingly out of spite. Miller was reportedly not dealing with a long-term issue but was required to miss four games anyway. He ultimately appeared in just six games this year, rushing 39 times for 148 yards and a touchdown along the way. Miller has played in just 14 games since the Saints drafted him in the third round two years ago. With Alvin Kamara also struggling through injuries in recent seasons, they will likely add competition for the RB2 job in the offseason.

Miller still has time to make it through the NFL’s concussion protocol but fantasy managers should treat him as being unlikely to play at this time. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the best bet to lead the Saints’ backfield in touches against the Buccaneers this week.

Miller suffered the brain injury in the Saints’ Week 17 loss to the Raiders, which would subsequently end his season if he’s not able to clear protocol in time for Week 18’s game against the Buccaneers. Former 2020 first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the Saints with five carries for 20 rushing yards against the Raiders and would presumably serve as the team’s RB1 if Miller is unable to play.