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Alvin Kamara injury update: limited practice Wednesday (back)

Alvin Kamara practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as he continues to deal with a back issue.

By Cole Hartwell

Alvin Kamara practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.

What happened

Kamara is still dealing with a back issue, per RotoWire.

Context

Kamara has 52.6 PPR points this season, with 35 carries for 120 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He also has 20 targets, 15 receptions, and 76 receiving yards. In Week 6, he had 7 carries for 34 rushing yards and 2 receptions for 35 receiving yards. Kamara is listed as RB1 on the Saints depth chart.

Timeline

On Oct. 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported Kamara practiced on a limited basis Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at the Giants with a back injury. On Oct. 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported Kamara was expected to play in Week 6 against the New York Giants.

Depth chart

Kendre Miller is RB2, CJ Donaldson is RB3, Travis Etienne is RB4, and Ty Chandler is RB5 on the Saints depth chart.

What’s next

The Saints play at home vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 25.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Kamara’s Week 7 projection is 7.6 PPR points, lower than Kendre Miller’s 8.9 PPR points. Miller has 32.8 PPR points this season with 49 carries for 153 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. CJ Donaldson has 11.1 PPR points. Travis Etienne has 30.9 PPR points but is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, according to Sleeper. If Kamara’s back issue limits him, Miller could see an increased role. Consider Miller as a potential flex play if you need a replacement. Monitor Kamara’s practice participation later this week.

Quick answers

What is Alvin Kamara's injury status?

Alvin Kamara is dealing with a back issue and practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.

Will Alvin Kamara play in Week 7?

There is no game status reported yet for Week 7. Kamara is still dealing with a back issue and practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 7 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New Orleans Saints depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Giants (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. Alvin Kamara: Still dealing with back issue (RotoWire)

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