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

Saints RB Alvin Kamara and WR Chris Olave are both listed as questionable but expected to play Sunday against the Giants.

By Cole Hartwell

Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) and wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants, according to a source. Both are expected to play, according to Ian Rapoport.

What happened

Kamara has been dealing with a back injury. Olave has been dealing with an illness. Both are officially listed as questionable for Week 6.

Context

Kamara has 37.7 PPR points this season on 28 carries for 86 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus 13 receptions for 41 receiving yards through four games. He is averaging 9.4 PPR points per game. Olave has 98.7 PPR points on 54 targets, 39 receptions, 537 receiving yards, and one touchdown through five games, averaging 19.7 PPR points per game.

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. Also on Oct. 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported Olave missed his second straight practice with an illness. On Oct. 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported both players are expected to play.

Depth chart

Behind Kamara on the Saints running back depth chart, Kendre Miller has 23.8 PPR points on 29 carries for 83 yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus four receptions for 15 yards in four games. CJ Donaldson has 9.2 PPR points on 11 carries for 42 yards, plus four receptions for 10 yards in five games.

What’s next

The Saints play at the New York Giants on Sunday, October 18.

#Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) and WR Chris Olave (illness) are both listed as questionable and both expected to play, sources say.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Kamara and Olave are expected to play, which keeps the Saints’ backfield and passing game intact. Kamara is projected for 10.0 PPR points this week, and Olave is projected for 17.6. If either is unexpectedly inactive, Kendre Miller would be the next back up for Kamara, and the team would need to adjust without their top receiver. With both expected to play, managers can start them as usual in most formats.

Quick answers

Will Alvin Kamara play in Week 6?

Yes, Kamara is expected to play despite being listed as questionable with a back injury.

Will Chris Olave play in Week 6?

Yes, Olave is expected to play despite being listed as questionable with an illness.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New Orleans Saints depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Giants (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. #Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) and WR Chris Olave (illness) are both listed as questionable and both expected to play, sources say. (X (@RapSheet))

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