RB - New Orleans Saints OUT
- 5' 10"
- 215 lbs
- Age 31
- Tennessee
79°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Proj.
- -
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesAfter an offseason of speculation that he could be traded or cut after the signing of Travis Etienne, Alvin Kamara is entrenched with the Saints for the 2026 season. Kamara had another injury-marred season in 2025 as he missed the tail end of it with an MCL sprain. He has already dealt with a knee injury during training camp, but he has crushed the rehab process and should be active this week. He had limited practices all week before upgrading to a full session on Friday. He has been listed as questionable. Kamara produced 2.56 yards after contact per attempt in 2025 (44th out of 49 qualifying backs, per PFF) and a career-low 0.78 yards per route run. Neither of those are amazing efficiency marks, but as a passing-down specialist and change of pace this season, he could easily see his numbers trend back up if his knee can get back to full health during this season. It's not like it's been forever since we have seen Kamara be an elite receiving back. In 2024, among 45 qualifying backs, Kamara was first in target share (19.6%), second in yards per route run (1.93), and 13th in fantasy points per route run. Kamara's value will be through the air. He's a viable deep league PPR flex this week. Last year, Detroit allowed the third-most yards per target to running backs through the air, but they faced the seventh-fewest targets to running backs last season.
Player News
View More NewsAlvin Kamara (knee) is inactive for Week 1 for the New Orleans Saints against the Detroit Lions according to Nick Underhill.
Fantasy Impact
Kamara will sit out the season opener while continuing to work through a knee injury for head coach Kellen Moore, with Travis Etienne Jr. to lead the New Orleans backfield attack and Kendre Miller to also receive touches against the Lions.
Recent Articles
View More Articles | Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Alvin Kamara. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week … read more »  by in FantasySep 13, 2026 |
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Rest of Season | RB #57 | RB #55 | RB #59 | 3 |
| Dynasty | RB #61 | RB #55 | RB #69 | 5 |
ECR vs ADP
| Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player does not have any Week 1 projections available | ||||||
| Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player stats are not available for the 2026 season | ||||
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player does not have any game data for the 2026 season | |||||
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ DET | 25th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | BAL, LV, ATL | 13th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | TB, ARI, ATL | 4th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 1st easiest remaining opponents |
