Alvin Kamara
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
80
YDS
362
TD
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174
TD
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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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Limited in practice again
Kamara (hip/ribs) was a limited practice participant Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Kamara was listed with the same pair of injuries last week and ended up taking 26 touches for 119 yards and a touchdown on 81 percent snap share in a loss to the Falcons. The concern for Monday's game in Kansas City isn't Kamara's health but the health of his blockers, as the Saints already have starting center Erik McCoy (groin) on injured reserve and now have three additional interior linemen missing practice due to injuries. It won't be hard for the Chiefs to get superstar DT Chris Jones in favorable matchups, which is bad news for Kamara's rushing outlook but could help his receiving volume.
Kamara was listed with the same pair of injuries last week and ended up taking 26 touches for 119 yards and a touchdown on 81 percent snap share in a loss to the Falcons. The concern for Monday's game in Kansas City isn't Kamara's health but the health of his blockers, as the Saints already have starting center Erik McCoy (groin) on injured reserve and now have three additional interior linemen missing practice due to injuries. It won't be hard for the Chiefs to get superstar DT Chris Jones in favorable matchups, which is bad news for Kamara's rushing outlook but could help his receiving volume.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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 %
8.8%Positive Run %
78.8%% Yds After Contact
36.7%Avg Yds After Contact
1.7Rushing TD %
6.3%Touches Per Game
24.3% Snaps w/Touch
57.4%Air Yards Per Game
2.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.07% Team Air Yards
1.5%% Team Targets
20.4%Avg Depth of Target
0.6 YdsCatch Rate
85.0%Drop Rate
5.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.4% Targeted On Route
29.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Chiefs pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
84.0
Cornerbacks
70.9
Safeties
85.9
Linebackers
117.0
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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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Begins week as limited
Kamara (hip/ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
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Finds end zone in Atlanta
Kamara carried the ball 19 times for 77 yards and a touchdown and caught seven of nine targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.
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Active in Week 4
Kamara (hip/ribs) is listed as active Sunday at Atlanta.
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Plans to play in Week 4
Kamara (hip/ribs), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Listed as questionable
Kamara (hip/ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Contract talks on hold
Kamara said he is not concerned about his contract status now that the season is set to begin, Fletcher Mackel of WDSU NBC reports.
ANALYSIS
Kamara has two years remaining on his current contract but could be a cut candidate following the 2024 season as his dead cap hit would be only $10.1 million. He participated fully in training camp but skipped an offseason workout to show his desire for an extension. Kamara also recently put a home in suburban New Orleans on the market, but he downplayed the implication that he does not believe he has a long-term future with the Saints.
Kamara has two years remaining on his current contract but could be a cut candidate following the 2024 season as his dead cap hit would be only $10.1 million. He participated fully in training camp but skipped an offseason workout to show his desire for an extension. Kamara also recently put a home in suburban New Orleans on the market, but he downplayed the implication that he does not believe he has a long-term future with the Saints.