Alvin Kamara Fantasy

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is an RB1 for the Week 2 contest against the Raiders. Despite getting less carries than Latavius Murray in Week 1, Kamara proved valuable in the passing game where he got five receptions on eight targets for 51 yards, and a touchdown. Kamara's huge role on this offense is solidified, so despite the lack of carries last week, he remains an RB1 this week because of the sheer volume he gets consistently.

Sep. 15th • 10:54 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored two touchdowns- and nearly had a third- en route to a 34-23 victory over the Buccaneers. His potential third score was overturned. It was a rough day for Kamara on the ground against Tampa Bay's strong front, as he picked up just 16 yards on 12 carries, but the touchdowns and his work in the passing game gave him a good stat line. The newly-paid back was actually outpaced in the ground game by Latavius Murray, though it's nothing to be worried about moving forward. Kamara will look to have a better day on the ground in Week 2 against the Raiders, who allowed 96 rushing yards to Christian McCaffrey.

Sep. 13th • 10:10 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to a five-year, $75 million extension with the team Saturday. The deal guarantees Kamara $34.3 million in money and makes him the second-highest paid running back in the league in terms of yearly salary. There was some doubt late in training camp as to whether the deal would get done, but the sides have come to an agreement before Week 1. Kamara is one of only three players in NFL history to have at least 500 rushing and receiving yards in the first three seasons of a career. Fantasy managers should temper expectations a bit for Week 1 against Tampa Bay's strong front, though the season-long outlook remains high for Kamara.

Sep. 12th • 1:59 PM