Alvin Kamara opened up the year with a disappointing performance against the Falcons in Week 1, totaling just 46 yards on nine rushing attempts and three receptions. The Saints were behind for the majority of the game, which hurt some of his rushing value, but his usage in the passing game was not encouraging. However, it was reported earlier in the week that the running back was playing through a rib issue, which could have contributed to his play. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, this injury has lingered throughout the week and is now impacting his Week 2 status. We all know his upside is through the roof when healthy, but will Kamara take the field in Week 2 against the Buccaneers? Here’s what we know.
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Will Alvin Kamara Play Week 2?
Saints’ RB Alvin Kamara, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is not expected to play vs. the Buccaneers, per source.
Saints’ RB Mark Ingram, also listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to to play vs. the Buccaneers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2022
Related News
- Alvin Kamara (ribs) questionable for Week 2
- Alvin Kamara absent from Saints’ Friday practice
- Alvin Kamara (ribs) does not practice Thursday
- Alvin Kamara (ribs) limited in practice Wednesday
- Alvin Kamara was dealing with a rib issue in Week 1
What the experts are saying
Battling a rib injury that has kept him out of practice twice this week, Kamara still has a chance to play Sunday. The injury is all about pain control, so if he’s able to get on the field, data suggests his performance shouldn’t be heavily impacted. But be warned – one big hit could worsen the injury drastically, so it’s not safe to bank on the typical Kamara production. Keep a close eye on pre-game inactive lists and have a backup plan ready in the >50% chance that he doesn’t play.
– Deepak Chona
Alvin Kamara totaled just 12 touches for 42 yards in Week 1, while backfield teammate Mark Ingram had 5 for 27. Kamara’s egregiously large workload was going to come down after last season, and that’s exactly how we saw things play out.
Recall, AK41 averaged 15 touches per game when in use in tandem with a healthy Mark Ingram last season. 24.2 touches without Ingram.
If that doesn’t change, Kamara’s production won’t meet that of fantasy RB1.
-Andrew Erickson
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