What happened to Alvin Kamara?
Kamara appeared to re-injure his back during the game. He had been questionable with a back issue in the lead-up to Week 6, consistent with the previous week, but he played in both Week 5 and Week 6. On Sunday, he attempted to catch a pass along the left sideline from Ty Shough. The ball sailed high, forcing Kamara to leap. He couldn’t secure it and landed hard, seemingly banging his lower back against the turf. He initially rose but quickly crouched in clear pain, possibly hoping the issue wasn’t the same one that had plagued him earlier.
Saints RB depth chart
Kamara was not the unquestioned top running back for the Saints entering Week 6, even with Travis Etienne sidelined on injured reserve due to a hamstring problem. In the game, Kamara was the third Saints RB to receive a carry, behind Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson. Should Kamara miss additional time, Miller would likely operate as the lead back, with Donaldson handling passing downs and short-yardage situations. The situation underscores that Kamara’s availability is a concern for the Saints going forward.
