
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through a crease against the Carolina Panthers / Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
Faced with a shorthanded backfield, New Orleans will have to rely even more on their biggest star against the Panthers.
By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI
Alvin Kamara will again almost singlehandedly lead the New Orleans Saints rushing attack as his team plays at the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. That Kamara is the team's primary offensive weapon is no surprise. Because of injuries at the position, he may also be the team's only viable option at running back.
Kamara leads the Saints with 505 yards rushing through eight games, averaging 4.2 per carry and scoring six of his team's 10 rushing touchdowns. He's also added 307 yards as a receiver on a team-high 40 receptions. Aside from WR Chris Olave (31 catches), no other player on the active roster has more than 18 receptions.
After over 100 scrimmage yards in each of the first four games, Kamara broke a string of three straight outings of under 70 yards with a 122-yard performance last week against the Chargers. Included in that was a season-best 55 receiving yards.
Injuries are hitting the New Orleans backfield hard again this week. Kendre Miller (hamstring) will miss yet another game because of injury, which should come as zero surprise anymore. Jamaal Williams is also considered doubtful for this week because of a groin injury. ...
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