Trautman played 16 snaps without seeing a target in Saturday's preseason loss to Baltimore, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a disappointing start to the preseason for a second-year breakout candidate, especially given that Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston attempted 12 passes apiece. Of course, it's still a small sample from an exhibition contest, so the broader case for Trautman remains the same. The 2020 third-round pick is hoping to become one of the Saints' top pass catchers, particularly while WR Michael Thomas rehabs from ankle surgery early in the season. We'll hope to see a busier outing from Trautman when the Saints face the Jaguars on Aug. 23 in their second preseason game.

Trautman is expected to step into a starting role this season, Katherine Terrell of the Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After letting both Jared Cook and Josh Hill walk in free agency, New Orleans did almost nothing to replenish the tight end room this offseason outside of signing Broncos castoff Nick Vannett. The team's belief in Trautman may be the main reason why, as the all-around tight end followed up a 900-yard, 14-touchdown 2019 season at Dayton with an impressive rookie campaign that saw Trautman finish as Pro Football Focus' No. 1 blocking tight end in 2020. Should a jump in targets follow his likely surge in playing time this fall, Trautman could become a significant fantasy contributor before long.

Trautman hauled in 17 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown as a rookie in 2020 over 15 regular-season games.

EDGE Analysis

With Jared Cook operating as New Orleans' primary tight end for most of the season, Trautman was minimally involved in the receiving game as a rookie. His single-game high for receptions was just three (twice) and his high for yardage was 45, though his outlook for 2021 is a bit more encouraging. The veteran Cook is set to be a free agent, and after spending a third-round pick on Trautman in 2020, the team may be confident enough in him to let Cook walk. If Trautman is New Orleans' primary pass-catching tight end next season, he could be a productive fantasy player, though who's under center will certainly factor into his production.

Trautman caught his only target for five yards in the Saints' 33-7 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman ends his rookie season with 15 receptions for 171 yards and a score. With Jared Cook set to be a free agent in 2021 and Trautman boasting a third-round pedigree, he has a path to meaningful production next season.

Trautman reeled in both of his targets for 45 yards in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Most of Trautman's production came on a 41-yard grab, but he was otherwise uninvolved. Trautman has little scoring upside, and the timeshare with Jared Cook leaves the former off the fantasy radar in most formats.

Trautman caught his lone target for 12 yards in the Saints' 24-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Jared Cook has apparently been revived, as the veteran tight end has scored in each of his last two contests. As a result, Trautman remains a second-string option and a player best suited for dynasty rosters rather than redraft rosters at this point.

Trautman caught all three of his targets for nine yards in the Saints' 21-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie matched his season high in receptions, but he was unable to turn them into meaningful yards against Atlanta's porous defense. Trautman isn't a fantasy-relevant option in New Orleans' passing attack.

Trautman caught his lone target for eight yards in the Saints' 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

For yet another week, Trautman found his name in the box score and out-gained Jared Cook. Trautman finished third on the team in receiving yards, though that didn't amount to much in Sunday's low-volume passing attack. Trautman doesn't belong on redraft fantasy rosters outside the deepest of leagues.

Trautman brought in his lone target for 19 yards in the Saints' 24-9 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Trautman emerged for a single reception, and that was the extent of his involvement Sunday. The rookie has been held without a catch in five of nine contests this season and is not on the fantasy radar outside of dynasty formats.

Trautman hauled in all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 38-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie entered the game with just three receptions for 34 yards on the season, so this performance was certainly unexpected. Trautman grabbed a seven-yard strike in the first quarter for his first NFL touchdown that put the Saints up, 14-0. With New Orleans' receiving corps returning to full strength, Trautman likely will see a reduced role moving forward, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect regular scoring.