Alvin Kamara Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 215 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R3, #67
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.2
- Pos rank
- RB54
- Rostered
- 75%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 30th vs. RBs, tough
Alvin Kamara Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
6.2 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Alvin Kamara's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at DET,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,7.2,RB38
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,5.1,RB43
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,vs ATL,ToughFalcons vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,NeutralGiants vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Alvin Kamara?
Kamara is averaging 6.2 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 51 rushing yards and 0 TD on 18 carries, plus 6 catches for 12 yards. That ranks RB54, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (9.7%) is in the 49th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per touch (2.6) is the weakest, in the 0th. His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was RB38 in Week 2 at the Ravens (7.2 points); his worst, RB43 in Week 3 against the Raiders (5.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 7 and the Panthers (1st vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Kamara ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
2.82nd percentile, near the bottom
Yards per touch
2.60th percentile, near the bottom
Target share
9.7%49th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.4912th percentile, near the bottom
Alvin Kamara 2026 Game Log
Full game log with rushing and receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 2 | 51 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.2 | — |
| 2025 | NO | 11 | 471 | 1 | 33 | 186 | 0 | 100.7 | 9.2 | RB46 |
| 2024 | NO | 14 | 950 | 6 | 68 | 543 | 2 | 265.3 | 18.9 | RB9 |
| 2023 | NO | 13 | 694 | 5 | 75 | 466 | 1 | 233.0 | 17.9 | RB11 |
| 2022 | NO | 15 | 897 | 2 | 57 | 490 | 2 | 210.7 | 14.1 | RB16 |
| Career | 128 | 7,301 | 61 | 612 | 4,960 | 25 | 2350.6 | 18.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The context is equally grim. He projects as a backup behind a younger lead back, with his snap share already sliding to 63.7%. Behind him on the depth chart: Kendre Miller. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 15. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025right knee3 games
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2024hip3 games
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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Alvin Kamara in Week 4?
Alvin Kamara is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Falcons, as the RB54 in PPR total points this season (6.2 a game). The Falcons rank 30th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Kamara.
How many fantasy points is Alvin Kamara averaging in 2026?
Alvin Kamara is averaging 6.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 12.3 points across 2 games. His last game produced 5.1 points.
Where does Alvin Kamara rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Alvin Kamara ranks RB54 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Alvin Kamara worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Alvin Kamara is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 75% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Alvin Kamara's fantasy football role?
Alvin Kamara is the Saints' starting RB, with Kendre Miller behind him. He is averaging 9.0 carries and 3.5 targets a game, on 31% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Alvin Kamara's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Alvin Kamara's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Falcons (30th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Vikings (31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Giants (12th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Alvin Kamara been in fantasy football this season?
Alvin Kamara has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.5 points around his 6.2-point average.
What is Alvin Kamara's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Alvin Kamara's floor has been 5.1 PPR points (Week 3, RB43) and his ceiling 7.2 (Week 2, RB38). His median week has been 6.2 points. See Kamara's full game log.
Alvin Kamara 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New Orleans SaintsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 51
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 18
2.8 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 6
- Yards
- 12
- TD
- 0
7 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 12.3
- Pos rank
- RB54
7.2 Best Week 2 @ BAL5.1 Worst Week 3 vs LV
Advanced Rushing Stats
Kamara is on the field for 30.5% of snaps and draws 5.6% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 11 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.33 | 19th | 1.44 | 10th |
| Explosive run rate | 5.6% | 36th | 7.6% | 19th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.25 | 3rd | 0.40 | 1st |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.50 | 16th | 2.15 | 40th |
| Broken tackles | 2 | 56th | 7 | 48th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 30.5% | 24th | 63.7% | 85th |
| Target share | 5.6% | 44th | 7.3% | 59th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 3 | 29th | 20 | 34th |
| Targets per game | 3.5 | 74th | 3.5 | 85th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (11 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Kamara plays most snaps and draws targets, but scores little per touch and gains little after contact.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 9.0 carries and 3.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
6.2
Fantasy PPG
26
Rush yds/g
3.0
Rec/g
Alvin Kamara career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 18 | 51 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.2 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 131 | 471 | 1 | 33 | 186 | 0 | 100.7 | 9.2 | RB46 |
| 2024 | 14 | 228 | 950 | 6 | 68 | 543 | 2 | 265.3 | 18.9 | RB9 |
| 2023 | 13 | 180 | 694 | 5 | 75 | 466 | 1 | 233.0 | 17.9 | RB11 |
| 2022 | 15 | 223 | 897 | 2 | 57 | 490 | 2 | 210.7 | 14.1 | RB16 |
| 2021 | 13 | 240 | 898 | 4 | 47 | 439 | 5 | 234.7 | 18.1 | RB8 |
| 2020 | 15 | 187 | 932 | 16 | 83 | 756 | 5 | 376.8 | 25.1 | RB1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 171 | 797 | 5 | 81 | 533 | 1 | 244.5 | 17.5 | RB9 |
| 2018 | 15 | 194 | 883 | 14 | 81 | 709 | 4 | 353.2 | 23.6 | RB4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 120 | 728 | 8 | 81 | 826 | 5 | 319.4 | 20.0 | RB3 |
| Career | 128 | 1,692 | 7,301 | 61 | 612 | 4,960 | 25 | 2350.6 | 18.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
18.4
Career PPG
128 games over 10 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
76%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
10.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Kamara has averaged 18.4 fantasy points per game over 128 games and 10 seasons, with seven top-12 finishes (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 6.2 per game, down 3.0 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 12.5 carries plus targets a game against 15.5. His quarterback this season has been Tyler Shough.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Kamara's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 950Rush yards2024
- 21Total TD2020
- 376.8Fantasy pts2020 · RB1
- 12,261Career scrimmage yds2017–2026
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Alvin Kamara Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Alvin Kamara have in 2026?
Alvin Kamara has 12.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 6.2 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB54 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has 51 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 26 a game at 2.8 yards per carry. His high was 36 yards, in Week 3 against the Raiders.
How many touchdowns does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 18 carries.
How many carries does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has 18 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 9.0 a game, for 51 yards. His high was 9 carries, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many receptions does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has 6 receptions for 12 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many receiving yards does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has 12 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 6.0 a game on 6 catches. His high was 7 yards, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many targets does Alvin Kamara have this season?
Alvin Kamara has drawn 7 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.5 a game, and caught 6 of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many games has Alvin Kamara played in 2026?
Alvin Kamara has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Alvin Kamara's stats last season?
In 2025, Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 33 passes for 186 yards in 11 games. That was 100.7 PPR points (9.2 per game), an RB46 finish.
What are Alvin Kamara's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 128 games, Alvin Kamara has 7,301 rushing yards and 61 rushing touchdowns, plus 612 catches for 4,960 yards, for 2350.6 PPR fantasy points (18.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Alvin Kamara have in his career?
Alvin Kamara has 86 touchdowns in his NFL career: 61 rushing and 25 receiving, over 128 games.
Alvin Kamara Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
6.2
Carries/g
9.0
Rush yds/g
25.5
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
6.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Alvin Kamara has averaged 9.0 carries, 25.5 rushing yards and 6.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Alvin Kamara has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against BAL (7.2 points); the lowest was Week 3 against LV (5.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | BAL13th | W 24-17 | 7.2 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV30th | L 27-35 | 5.1 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 5.1 pts
How the 5.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB54 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than RB43.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Las Vegas
9 carries, 36 yds. 1/1 receiving, 5 yds.
He played 32% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
9 carries, 15 yds. 5/6 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 29% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Alvin Kamara Game Log 2022
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.0
Carries/g
14.9
Rush yds/g
59.8
Rec/g
3.8
Rec yds/g
32.7
Across 15 games in 2022, Alvin Kamara has averaged 14.9 carries, 59.8 rushing yards and 14.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Alvin Kamara has finished as a top-12 RB in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 8 against LV (42.8 points); the lowest was Week 13 against TB (5.7).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL26th | 7.6 | 9 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 1 · ATL · 7.6 pts
How the 7.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 3 | CAR25th | 6.3 | 15 | 61 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 3 · CAR · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | SEA2nd | 23.4 | 23 | 103 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 91 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 5 · SEA · 23.4 pts
How the 23.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CIN30th | 18.4 | 19 | 99 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 0 | RB10 |
Week 6 · CIN · 18.4 pts
How the 18.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ARI4th | 17.5 | 11 | 49 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 56 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 7 · ARI · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | LV6th | 42.8 | 18 | 62 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 96 | 2 | RB1 |
Week 8 · LV · 42.8 pts
How the 42.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BAL18th | 9.2 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 0 | RB23 |
Week 9 · BAL · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | PIT19th | 7.5 | 8 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 0 | RB32 |
Week 10 · PIT · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LAR22nd | 12.9 | 12 | 42 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 0 | RB18 |
Week 11 · LAR · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | SF32nd | 7.0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 12 · SF · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | TB15th | 5.7 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 13 · TB · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 15 | ATL26th | 12.4 | 21 | 91 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | RB24 |
Week 15 · ATL · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CLE9th | 19.0 | 20 | 76 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 0 | RB8 |
Week 16 · CLE · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | PHI12th | 9.0 | 16 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | RB29 |
Week 17 · PHI · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CAR25th | 12.0 | 23 | 107 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | RB20 |
Week 18 · CAR · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine RB1 weeks, two RB2 weeks and four busts. For a running back who finished RB14 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB43 · Wk 3 RB42 · Wk 5 RB9 · Wk 6 RB10 · Wk 7 RB13 · Wk 8 RB1 · Wk 9 RB23 · Wk 10 RB32 · Wk 11 RB18 · Wk 12 RB42 · Wk 13 RB43 · Wk 15 RB24 · Wk 16 RB8 · Wk 17 RB29 · Wk 18 RB20
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week vs. Carolina
23 carries, 107 yds. 1/2 receiving, 3 yds.
He played 75% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Philadelphia
16 carries, 73 yds. 1/1 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 58% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Cleveland
20 carries, 76 yds, 1 TD. 2/4 receiving, 34 yds.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Atlanta
21 carries, 91 yds. 2/2 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
12 carries, 26 yds. 2/3 receiving, 11 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. Just 2.2 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
7 carries, 13 yds. 6/7 receiving, 37 yds. 2 fumbles lost.
He played 67% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. Just 1.9 yards per carry. Two lost fumbles in a game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Rams
12 carries, 42 yds. 4/5 receiving, 47 yds.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
8 carries, 26 yds. 3/4 receiving, 19 yds.
He played 79% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Baltimore
9 carries, 30 yds. 3/4 receiving, 32 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
18 carries, 62 yds, 1 TD. 9/10 receiving, 96 yds, 2 TD.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Arizona
11 carries, 49 yds. 7/9 receiving, 56 yds.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
19 carries, 99 yds. 6/9 receiving, 25 yds.
He played 69% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Seattle
23 carries, 103 yds. 6/6 receiving, 91 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
15 carries, 61 yds. 2/7 receiving, 12 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
9 carries, 39 yds. 3/4 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Alvin Kamara Game Log FAQ
How did Alvin Kamara do in his last game?
Alvin Kamara scored 5.1 PPR points in Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, an RB43 finish. He ran 9 times for 36 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Alvin Kamara score in his last game?
Alvin Kamara scored 5.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Raiders, an RB43 finish for the week. That was 1.1 below his season average of 6.2.
How many rushing yards did Alvin Kamara have in his last game?
Alvin Kamara ran for 36 yards on 9 carries in Week 3 against the Raiders, and added 5 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Alvin Kamara score in his last game?
Alvin Kamara did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Raiders; his 5.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Alvin Kamara have in his last game?
Alvin Kamara had 9 carries for 36 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders, playing 32% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Alvin Kamara have in his last game?
Alvin Kamara caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.
What were Alvin Kamara's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Ravens, a 24–17 win, Alvin Kamara ran 9 times for 15 yards, and caught 5 of 6 targets for 7 yards. That was 7.2 PPR points, an RB38 finish.
What was Alvin Kamara's best game this season?
Alvin Kamara's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Ravens: 7.2 PPR points, an RB38 finish. He ran 9 times for 15 yards, and caught 5 of 6 targets for 7 yards.
What was Alvin Kamara's worst game this season?
Alvin Kamara's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Raiders: 5.1 PPR points, an RB43 finish. He ran 9 times for 36 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards.
How many games has Alvin Kamara scored a touchdown in this season?
Alvin Kamara has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Alvin Kamara's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Kamara's weekly results from any season from 2017 through 2025.
Alvin Kamara Rest-of-Season Outlook
Pass-catching depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB46 last season at 9.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB54 at 6.2 PPR points per game, against 9.2 over 11 games last season (RB46). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 28th of 95 in rushing volume (11.9 carries per game), 11th of 95 in receiving role (3.5 targets per game) and 81st of 95 in efficiency (1.44 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his receiving role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Tyler Shough is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Kendre Miller next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Steelers in Week 7 (10th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The 2025 tape is alarming. Kamara managed just 3.6 yards per carry and a single rushing score across 11 games, posting a brutal -0.238 EPA per play and only 67.7 fantasy points to finish RB42. Both the explosion and the contact balance evaporated: 1.44 yards after contact per attempt, a 7.6% explosive-run rate, and zero runs of 20-plus. The receiving safety net that defined his value cratered too, with target share falling to 6.9% (down from 17.2% in 2024) and just 0.70 yards per route run. At age 30, this looks like decline rather than noise.
The context is equally grim. He projects as a backup behind a younger lead back, with his snap share already sliding to 63.7%. Drafters are treating him accordingly, pushing him toward an RB56 price near pick 183. There is no health excuse here, only a fading skill set. Leave him on the board until the final rounds and only as desperation depth.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.44
- Broken tackles
- 7
- Explosive-run rate
- 7.6%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 20
- Snap share
- 63.7%
- Targets
- 39
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Steelers in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 ATL, 30thWk 5 MIN, 31stWk 6 NYG, 12thWk 7 PIT, 10th
- Heavy rushing volume11.9 carries per game, 28th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.5 targets per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityKendre Miller is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Weak efficiency1.44 yards after contact per carry, 81st of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Falcons in Week 4 (30th) and the Vikings in Week 5 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Alvin Kamara's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Alvin Kamara projects as a pass-catching depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His receiving role (3.5 targets per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.44 yards after contact per carry, 81st of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Alvin Kamara's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Alvin Kamara is the RB54 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Alvin Kamara's projected role going forward?
Alvin Kamara is the listed starting RB, with Kendre Miller next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Alvin Kamara's fantasy football upside?
Alvin Kamara's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.2 PPR points (Week 2, RB38), his receiving role (3.5 targets per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Steelers in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Alvin Kamara's fantasy value?
Alvin Kamara's risks: Kendre Miller is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.44 yards after contact per carry, 81st of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Falcons in Week 4 and the Vikings in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Alvin Kamara's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Alvin Kamara Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Kamara was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs ATL, Oct 5 | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 2@ BAL, Sep 20 | — | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Played |
| Week 1@ DET, Sep 13 | Knee | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
Nine logged injuries in ten seasons, including four knee injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
75/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
MCL and PCL sprain · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 4 | 9 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 3 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 2 |
| Ankle | 2 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 15 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2019, 2021, 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 3 games missed
- 15 games in 10 seasons, 4 of them in 2021
- 9 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Alvin Kamara Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable: Sprain
- 2025
Knee and Ankle · Right 3 games
Sustained knee and ankle injuries in Week 12 against the Falcons, leading him to miss at least three consecutive games.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Picked up an ankle injury in practice that was deemed 'nothing concerning' and did not cause him to miss any games.
- 2024
Groin 3 games
A groin injury described as 'more significant' than initially thought caused him to miss the final three games of the season.
- 2023
Ankle Sprain · Left 1 game
Suffered an ankle sprain in the final week of the regular season, which kept him out of the Pro Bowl.
- 2022
Rib Fracture 2 games
Kamara dealt with a rib cartilage issue that kept him out of two early-season contests.
- 2021
MCL and PCL Sprain 4 games
Kamara suffered both an MCL and PCL sprain in his knee, which caused him to miss four games starting in Week 10.
- 2019
Ankle and Knee Sprain 2 games
Kamara sustained both an ankle and a knee injury that resulted in him missing Weeks 7 and 8 of the season.
- 2017
Concussion Played through
Kamara suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Week 14 but was able to clear protocol and play in the following game.
If Kamara Misses Time
Next man up: Kendre Miller
Kendre Miller is next on the Saints depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Kamara managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Tyler Shough would lose one of his main options.
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Alvin Kamara Injury FAQ
Is Alvin Kamara injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Alvin Kamara is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Alvin Kamara playing this week?
Alvin Kamara has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Kamara was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Alvin Kamara missed any games this season?
Yes. Alvin Kamara has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Alvin Kamara's injury history?
Alvin Kamara has 9 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 15 games in all: 4 for an MCL and PCL sprain in 2021, 3 for a right knee and ankle injury in 2025, 3 for a groin injury in 2024, 2 for a rib fracture in 2022, 2 for an ankle and knee sprain in 2019 and 1 for a left ankle sprain in 2023.
What was Alvin Kamara's most recent injury?
Alvin Kamara's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Alvin Kamara have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2019, 2021 and 2025 (9 games missed) and ankle injuries in 2023 and 2025 (1 game missed).
What was Alvin Kamara's worst injury?
Alvin Kamara's longest absence came from an MCL and PCL sprain in 2021, which cost him 4 games of the 15 he has missed in his career.
Latest Alvin Kamara News & Updates
Taking on larger role sans Etienne (opens in new tab)
Set for increased workload with Etienne sidelined.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 27–35 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Kamara struggles vs. Las Vegas
5.1 fantasy points · RB43 · 1.1 below his 6.2 average
Kamara ran 9 times for 36 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. He played 32% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Kamara struggles at Baltimore
7.2 fantasy points · RB38 · 1.0 above his 6.2 average
Kamara ran 9 times for 15 yards, with 5 catches for 7 yards in the 24–17 win at Baltimore. He played 29% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. 'Feeling great' ahead of Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Reports feeling great heading into Week 2, pointing to a healthy outlook.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 7.2 PPR points, an RB38 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Negative. Inactive for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Will not play Week 1; monitor his status before adjusting your lineup.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 1.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Not expected to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Likely to sit out Week 1; monitor his status before setting lineups.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 1.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Out for at least one month with MCL sprain (opens in new tab)
Sidelined at least a month due to an MCL sprain.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Avoids serious setback but will miss weeks (opens in new tab)
Avoids serious setback but is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with knee injury (opens in new tab)
Knee injury could limit effectiveness or availability moving forward.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Kamara's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Travis Etienne: Will miss time with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)Travis Etienne, RB. 30 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Travis Etienne: Limited by hamstring injury (opens in new tab)Travis Etienne, RB. 30 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Travis Etienne: Limited volume in Baltimore (opens in new tab)Travis Etienne, RB. 30 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Shough: Tops 400 yards in OT loss to Detroit (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Travis Etienne: Could get larger role if Kamara misses time (opens in new tab)Travis Etienne, RB. 30 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Alvin Kamara News FAQ
What is the latest news on Alvin Kamara?
The latest Kamara update, from October 2: Taking on larger role sans Etienne. Set for increased workload with Etienne sidelined.
How does the latest Alvin Kamara news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Alvin Kamara's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Kamara: Taking on larger role sans Etienne (October 2). Set for increased workload with Etienne sidelined.
Did Alvin Kamara sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Kamara: Returns to practice Wednesday (September 9). Back at practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability.
Alvin Kamara Bio
Alvin Kamara is a running back for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 41. Born July 25, 1995, in Norcross, GA, he attended Norcross and played college football at Alabama, Hutchinson CC and then Tennessee.
The New Orleans Saints selected Kamara in round 3, pick 67, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on April 27, 2017. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints on April 28, 2017.
In 128 regular-season games since 2017, he has run for 7,301 yards and 61 touchdowns and caught 612 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
New Orleans Saints Current team2017–present
Selected in round 3, pick 67, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 108 of 128 games.
College: Alabama, Hutchinson CC, Tennessee
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to terms on a contract extension with the New Orleans Saints.
- ActivatedActivated by the New Orleans Saints.
- SuspendedSuspended by the NFL.
- ContractSigned a contract extension with the New Orleans Saints.
- TradedTraded by the San Francisco 49ers to the New Orleans Saints for FS Adrian Colbert and RB Derrius Guice.
- TradedTraded by the Chicago Bears to the San Francisco 49ers for QB Mitchell Trubisky.
- DraftedSelected by the New Orleans Saints in round 3, pick 67.
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About Alvin Kamara: Bio FAQ
How old is Alvin Kamara?
Alvin Kamara is 31 years old. He was born on July 25, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is Alvin Kamara?
Alvin Kamara is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays running back for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Alvin Kamara weigh?
Alvin Kamara weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Alvin Kamara wear?
Alvin Kamara wears number 41 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays running back.
What position does Alvin Kamara play?
Alvin Kamara plays running back for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 41. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does Alvin Kamara play for?
Alvin Kamara plays for the New Orleans Saints as a running back. He has been with the Saints since 2017.
Where did Alvin Kamara go to college?
Alvin Kamara played college football at Tennessee, after attending Norcross (GA). The New Orleans Saints drafted him out of Tennessee in 2017.
When was Alvin Kamara drafted?
The New Orleans Saints selected Alvin Kamara in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 67th overall pick, out of Tennessee.
What round was Alvin Kamara drafted in?
Alvin Kamara was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 67th overall by the New Orleans Saints.
What pick was Alvin Kamara in the NFL Draft?
Alvin Kamara was the 67th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round.
Where is Alvin Kamara from?
Alvin Kamara went to high school in Georgia, at Norcross, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Alvin Kamara's birthday?
Alvin Kamara's birthday is July 25. He was born on July 25, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Alvin Kamara been in the NFL?
2026 is Alvin Kamara's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a third-round pick of the New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What teams has Alvin Kamara played for?
Alvin Kamara has played for the New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Alvin Kamara enter the NFL?
Alvin Kamara entered the NFL in 2017, when the New Orleans Saints drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 10th season.