Alvin Kamara
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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183
YDS
782
TD
6
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443
TD
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Saints offense didn't thrive in Derek Carr's first year as starting quarterback, but Kamara's fantasy investors had no qualms with the arrangement thanks to 75 receptions in 13 games. For the third year in a row, Kamara's efficiency as a ballcarrier remained far below the standard set in the first four seasons of his career, when he averaged at least 4.6 YPC. He's produced 4.0 YPC or less three years in a row now, and the touchdowns have dried up too (11 rushing TDs in the last three years, 43 in the first four). Efficiency figures to remain a challenge given Carr's limitations and the Saints' shaky offensive tackles, but Kamara should still have the sort of usage that pays off in fantasy football as long as he can hold off 2023 third-round pick Kendre Miller. Neither Miller nor Jamaal Williams put much of a dent in Kamara's workload last year, but it is possible the Saints take a little more off their lead back's plate in his age-29 season. Read Past Outlooks
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Takes back seat to Taysom
Kamara carried the ball 16 times for 67 yards and caught all four of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
The Saints' ground game dominated, but it wasn't Kamara leading the way, as Taysom Hill erupted for 138 rushing yards and three TDs. It's the first time since Week 7 that Kamara hasn't reached 100 scrimmage yards, but his TD drought stands at five games. He'll get a chance to recharge his batteries during a Week 12 bye.
The Saints' ground game dominated, but it wasn't Kamara leading the way, as Taysom Hill erupted for 138 rushing yards and three TDs. It's the first time since Week 7 that Kamara hasn't reached 100 scrimmage yards, but his TD drought stands at five games. He'll get a chance to recharge his batteries during a Week 12 bye.
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How do Alvin Kamara's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
12.0%Positive Run %
80.9%% Yds After Contact
50.4%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
3.3%Touches Per Game
21.6% Snaps w/Touch
49.5%Air Yards Per Game
2.4Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
1.0%% Team Targets
23.0%Avg Depth of Target
0.4 YdsCatch Rate
75.3%Drop Rate
8.2%Avg Yds After Catch
8.5% Targeted On Route
31.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Alvin Kamara Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Alvin Kamara's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Cone Drill metric is from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
5' 10"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.56 secCone Drill*
7.06 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
131 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It's difficult to tell whether Kamara lost something the last two years or if the Saints offense simply got worse in a way that would drag down any running back. If it's the first thing then there's nothing to be done, but if it's the second there could be hope for a Kamara resurgence with the arrival of Derek Carr at quarterback. Mediocre he may be, but Carr should be a notable upgrade all the same relative to Jameis Winston, Andy Dalton, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian. Crucially, while Kamara's rushing efficiency (and target volume) fell off with the addition of more carries the last two years, his receiving stats remained efficient. He isn't at his best in the type of run-first offense he played in last year, and the Saints' struggles gave him less space to work with than in the past. Still, it's understandable to have some anxiety about Kamara's abilities heading into his age-28 season. Even if he revives his receiving production and/or rushing explosiveness, there's concern he'll lose a lot of carries to Jamaal Williams (especially at the goal line, where Taysom Hill is also a factor) and/or rookie third-round pick Kendre Miller. The other backs will undoubtedly have their chances to make an impression, as Kamara is suspended for the first three games of the season and won't debut until Week 4 (Oct. 1).
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Tops 100 scrimmage yards in win
Kamara carried the ball 17 times for 55 yards and caught five of six targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.
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Eclipses 200 total yards in loss
Kamara rushed 29 times for 155 yards and secured six of nine targets for 60 yards in the Saints' 23-22 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
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Ready for Week 9
Kamara (hand/rib) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Carolina, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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Another limited showing
Kamara (hand/rib) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited Wednesday
Kamara (hand/rib) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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Playing through broken hand, ribs
Kamara revealed Wednesday that he broke his hand in the Week 5 loss to the Chiefs, and he has also been playing through broken ribs, per Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune.
ANALYSIS
Kamara has cooled off substantially, scoring only two scrimmage touchdowns in his last five games after compiling five touchdowns in his first two games of the season. His decline coincided with the Week 3 rib injury Kamara sustained against the Eagles, and Kamara has also seen a noticeable drop-off in receiving efficiency since breaking his hand. He averaged just 2.5 yards per target in Weeks 6 and 7 after posting 7.6 yards per target in the five preceding games. Kamara looks likely to keep playing through the injuries, but his effectiveness may remain diminished.
Kamara has cooled off substantially, scoring only two scrimmage touchdowns in his last five games after compiling five touchdowns in his first two games of the season. His decline coincided with the Week 3 rib injury Kamara sustained against the Eagles, and Kamara has also seen a noticeable drop-off in receiving efficiency since breaking his hand. He averaged just 2.5 yards per target in Weeks 6 and 7 after posting 7.6 yards per target in the five preceding games. Kamara looks likely to keep playing through the injuries, but his effectiveness may remain diminished.