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Newer update on Alvin Kamara: Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back)

Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back)

Kamara practiced on a limited basis Friday and is listed as questionable for the Saints' game against the Giants.

By Cole Hartwell

Alvin Kamara (back) practiced on a limited basis Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. Kamara also practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

What happened

Kamara is dealing with a back injury that has limited him in practice this week. He was listed as questionable after Friday’s session.

Context

Kamara has played four games this season, totaling 37.7 PPR points — 9.4 points per game. He has 28 carries for 86 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 13 receptions on 16 targets for 41 receiving yards. His snap share sits at 32%.

In Week 5, Kamara had just 2.6 PPR points on three carries for 12 rushing yards and two receptions for negative-six receiving yards. He played 27% of snaps. In Week 4, he scored 22.8 PPR points with seven carries for 23 yards, two rushing touchdowns, and five catches for 35 receiving yards.

Sleeper projects Kamara for 9.8 PPR points in Week 6.

Timeline

On Oct. 6, Kamara was questionable to return to Monday’s game against the Falcons with a knee injury. He headed to the medical tent Monday. He had rushed nine times for 36 yards and added one reception for five yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.

Depth chart

If Kamara is limited or unable to play, Kendre Miller is the next running back on the Saints’ depth chart. Miller has 23.8 PPR points this season across four games, with 29 carries for 83 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and four receptions for 15 receiving yards. Sleeper projects Miller for 9.3 PPR points in Week 6.

CJ Donaldson is the third running back, with 9.2 PPR points in five games. Travis Etienne is on injured reserve, and Ty Chandler is also on injured reserve.

What’s next

The Saints play on the road against the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 18.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Kamara’s status for Sunday is uncertain, so fantasy managers should have a contingency plan. If he plays, he is a low-end RB2 or flex option given his 9.4 PPR points per game and a modest 9.8-point projection. If he sits, Kendre Miller becomes the lead back and a volume-based flex play — Miller has averaged 6.0 PPR points per game and is projected for 9.3 this week. In deeper leagues, CJ Donaldson could see a role, but his season production (1.8 PPR points per game) limits his appeal.

Quick answers

Will Alvin Kamara play in Week 6?

Kamara is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Giants.

What is Alvin Kamara's injury status?

Kamara has a back injury and has practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New Orleans Saints depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Alvin Kamara Questionable to Return Monday with Knee Injury (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Alvin Kamara Medical Tent Visit Shadows Saints-Falcons Showdown (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Alvin Kamara: Listed as questionable (RotoWire)
  7. Alvin Kamara: Another limited session (RotoWire)

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