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News: 5 days agoMiller recorded five rushes for eight yards and hauled in his only target for two yards during Sunday's 26-21 loss versus San Francisco.

Spin: Miller logged five carries for the second week in a row, though he was much more inefficient compared to the season opener when he gained 48 yards on the ground. After back-to-back seasons marred by injuries, the 2023 third-round pick has been the clear No. 2 running back through the first two games this year. However, his fantasy value is still limited while operating behind RB1 Alvin Kamara, who tallied 11 carries in Week 1 and 21 carries in Week 2. Miller will hope for more opportunity this coming Sunday, Sept. 21 versus Seattle.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Miller is entering his third NFL season having accrued only 95 touches in 14 career games. That's a big letdown for a former third-round pick, and though a variety of injuries have been a culprit, he has yet to even lock down clear backup duties to Alvin Kamara when healthy. The good news is he's young (23), capable as both a rusher and receiver and should have a fresh start under a new coaching staff led by Kellen Moore. Kamara remains the lead back in New Orleans, but he turns 30 this year, which opens to the door for Miller to be a valuable insurance back if he can fend off Devin Neal for No. 2 duties. Miller is a fine late-round lottery ticket.