Alvin Kamara Latest news and fantasy analysis
- 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
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.