The Saints released K Blake Grupe, who missed his seventh and eighth FGs of the season last week. He'll be replaced by K Cade York, the former Brown, Commander, and Bengal who's made just 73% of his career FGs tries. York won't be a recommended fantasy play.

Saints K Blake Grupe (right hip) returned to a full practice on Friday. It looks like he'll be fine for Monday night's game vs. the Chiefs. But, with the Saints sporting a 19-point implied total, Grupe is not a recommended fantasy starter.

Saints K Blake Grupe (right hip) did not practice on Thursday. His status for Monday night's game vs. the Chiefs is uncertain. But, with the Saints sporting an 18.75-point implied total for that one, even a healthy Grupe wouldn't have been a recommended fantasy starter.

Saints K Blake Grupe (groin) is active for today’s game vs. the Lions. He was listed as questionable after a limited week of practice and carries elevated risk in Week 13 fantasy lineups.

Saints K Blake Grupe (groin) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Lions. It probably makes sense to go with a healthier kicker in your Week 13 fantasy lineups.

The Saints' trade of K Wil Lutz to Denver leaves Blake Grupe as the starter. Insider Luke Johnson reports that Grupe beat out Lutz for the job in camp. Grupe is an undrafted rookie who spent four seasons at Arkansas State before transferring to Notre Dame last year. He converted 74.3% of his college FGs. Grupe is not a viable fantasy option early in the season.