ALVIN KAMARA NEWS

Saints' Allen praises Dalton, but won't rule out Winston

First-year New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen isn’t ready to commit to Jameis Winston or Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback for his increasingly desperate team’s next game

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers to stick with struggling Mayfield at QB vs 49ers

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Baker Mayfield will remain the team's starting quarterback for next Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best Fantasy Week 5 Waiver Pickups: Kenny Pickett takes over for Steelers, Latavius Murray shines in place of Alvin Kamara Kenny Pickett finally took over for the Steelers, while Latavius Murray was a surprise producer in the wake of Alvin Kamara's injury. Both w...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London

Greg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lu...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kamara inactive for Saints in London game against Vikings

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is inactive for New Orleans’ game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Kamara (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact With Kamara inactive, look for Mark Ingram to head the Saints' running back corps versus the Vikings, with Dwayne Washington and Latavius Murray on hand to work in complementary roles. Kamara's next chance to suit up will arrive in Week 5, when New Orleans faces the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (rib) won't play vs. Vikings in London New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara won’t be taking the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

Not in line to play Sunday Kamara (ribs) is not slated to play Sunday against the Vikings, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kamara's status for the contest will be officially confirmed upon the release of the Saints' inactives ahead of Sunday's 9:30 ET kickoff, but it looks like the team's Week 4 rushing game is in line to be led by Mark Ingram.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Cordarrelle Patterson, affecting Week 4 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Cordarrelle Patterson are all "must-start" running backs, but injury issues have them all "questionab...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially questionable Kamara (ribs) is listed as questionable on Friday's injury report, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Kamara is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Vikings after having logged a trio of limited practices this week. Meanwhile, the Saints already have Jameis Winston (back/ankle/hip) listed as doubtful and Michael Thomas (foot) ruled out, so the team can scarce to lose another playmaker of Kamara's level. If Kamara is able to suit up, he could benefit from increased target volume in Thomas' absence, likely catching passes from Andy Dalton.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvin Kamara's Las Vegas Case Delayed 45 Days The Alvin Kamara legal case in Las Vegas has been delayed an additional 45 days.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Limited again in practice Kamara (rib) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Kamara has had his reps capped in both of the Saints' first two practices of Week 4, but at this stage, the team hasn't suggested that the rib injury will keep the running back sidelined for Sunday's game against the Vikings like it did during the team's Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay. In his return to action last weekend at Carolina, Kamara handled a 70-percent snap share and turned his 17 touches (15 carries, two receptions) into 73 yards from scrimmage. In other news related to Kamara, David Charns of 8 News Now Las Vegas relays that the running back has had his latest court date stemming from his February arrest on a battery charge pushed back to Nov. 9. Given the multiple delays in the court proceedings, it's looking increasingly unlikely that a resolution on the legal matter will come before the end of the season, which lessens the potential of Kamara having to serve a suspension in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints try to snap 2-game skid in London clash with Vikings

The New Orleans Saints are trying to snap a two-game skid when they serve as the home team in an International Series game against the Minnesota Vikings in London

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts week limited Kamara (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Kamara played through his rib injury Week 3 versus Carolina, but he was limited to 73 scrimmage yards on 17 touches, while Mark Ingram saw five touches and scored New Orleans' only rushing touchdown. If Kamara can improve his practice level over the next two days, he could be closer to 100 percent form and thus more effective during Sunday's contest against the Vikings in London.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints limp to London with plenty of wide receiver issues

The New Orleans Saints boarded a plane to London on Sunday night with plenty of excess baggage, including a two-game losing streak and several questions at wide receiver

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers defeat Saints 22-14 to snap 9-game losing streak

Laviska Shenault caught a 67-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield, Marquis Haynes returned a fumble 44 yards for a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans S...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in return Kamara (ribs) rushed 15 times for 61 yards while catching two of seven targets for 12 yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Kamara suited up after sitting out in Week 2 but appeared to be far from 100 percent. His first-quarter fumble near midfield was returned for a touchdown by Carolina's defense, and Kamara watched Mark Ingram punch in a five-yard touchdown in the third. Jameis Winston has shown much less interest in checking down to Kamara compared to previous Saints quarterbacks, as Kamara has just 19 receiving yards on the season heading into the Week 4 London game against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvin Kamara dashes through Panthers' defense on 27-yard rush | Saints Panthers Highlights | 2022 Week 3 New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara dashes through Carolina Panthers' defense for a 27-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Returning to action Sunday Kamara (ribs) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina.

Impact After maintaining limited sessions during the entirety of Week 3 prep, Kamara will miss just one game as a result of a rib injury. While he handled a 63 percent share of the offensive snaps in the season opener, he was given only 12 touches, which he turned into 46 yards from scrimmage. There's a chance he yields some reps to Mark Ingram and perhaps Dwayne Washington out of the Saints backfield, but Kamara still should receive a majority share of the team's RB workload.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Kamara (ribs) is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kamara sat out during the team's Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay due to a rib injury, but he's on track to return Sunday after logging limited practices throughout the week. However, fantasy managers should still confirm his status ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If available, Kamara may be limited following his one-game absence, but he'll likely still be a top-tier option against Carolina's poor run defense.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, more RBs affecting Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em calls Standout running backs Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, Leonard Fournette, JK Dobbins, and D'Andre Swift are "questionable," for Sun...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, more RBs affecting Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em calls Standout running backs Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, Leonard Fournette, JK Dobbins, and D'Andre Swift are "questionable," for Sun...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Listed as questionable again Kamara (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Kamara was listed as questionable ahead of last week's game against Tampa Bay but never seemed likely to play, and he ultimately was inactive while Mark Ingram and Tony Jones took over the backfield. This week, Kamara has a real shot, following limited practices Wednesday through Friday. If he ends up missing another week, Ingram would be the preferred fantasy play over Jones, who got just four touches on 34 snaps in the loss to Tampa (Ingram got 12 touches on 25 snaps). There's also the possibility of Kamara playing but in a limited role, something the Saints won't necessarily reveal ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Kamara (ribs) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Kamara maintained his activity level from Wednesday and will have another opportunity to bump up to full before the Saints issue their final Week 3 injury report. He's looking to keep his DNP streak to one game, which may be confirmed as soon as Friday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can fantasy players expect Kamara or Conner back in Week 3? Assessing their injuries and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries cautions managers about the risks of Alvin Kamara and James Conner for Week 3, and much more.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM