Kamara led the Saints in rushing yards as usual and also had some solid contributions in the passing game with the Saints down Michael Thomas (IR-knee) to open the game and then losing both Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) during the contest. Kamara's rushing yardage total was his second highest of the campaign, and Sunday also marked his first time recording double-digit carries since Week 8. With a Week 13 home matchup against the high-powered Lions on tap, Kamara could play an even more pivotal role than usual if New Orleans' receiving corps is as depleted as it was at game's end Sunday.
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Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NO | 13 | 180 | 694 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 36 | 0 |
| 2022 | NO | 15 | 223 | 897 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 20 | 4 |
| 2021 | NO | 13 | 240 | 898 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 40 | 0 |
| 2020 | NO | 15 | 187 | 932 | 5 | 16 | 49 | 42 | 1 |
Receiving
Kamara led the Saints in rushing yards as usual and also had some solid contributions in the passing game with the Saints down Michael Thomas (IR-knee) to open the game and then losing both Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) during the contest. Kamara's rushing yardage total was his second highest of the campaign, and Sunday also marked his first time recording double-digit carries since Week 8. With a Week 13 home matchup against the high-powered Lions on tap, Kamara could play an even more pivotal role than usual if New Orleans' receiving corps is as depleted as it was at game's end Sunday.
Kamara led the team in carries and was efficient with his limited volume on the ground. However, the Saints were chasing points the entire game, tilting a bulk of his work toward the air. Kamara didn't deliver splash gains, but he did manage at least 75 total yards from scrimmage for the sixth time in his first seven games of the campaign.
Kamara's inability to find running room against Chicago's stout run defense wasn't too surprising, but his modest receiving production was disappointing considering the Bears came into this game having allowed the most receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in the league to running backs. While Kamara finished just two receiving yards shy of Chris Olave's team-leading total, the running back tied his second-lowest target total of the season, and Kamara's 70 scrimmage yards marked his lowest total in six appearances. He should remain involved as both a rusher and a pass catcher in Week 10 against the Vikings on the road.
Kamara scored multiple touchdowns for the first time in 2023 during this season-best performance for the Saints' offense. While the 28-year-old didn't play nearly as big of a role in the passing game, he still logged a touchdown both on the ground and through the air for the eighth time in his seven-year career. Meanwhile, backup running backs Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller combined for 40 yards on nine carries. Kamara also totaled over 100 yards for the third game in a row, and his heavy workload in this offense has continued to make him a consistent RB1 for fantasy. He should expect to see 20-plus touches versus Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Kamara missed the Saints' first Week 8 practice Wednesday after falling ill, but his presence on the field a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday in Indianapolis. The Saints' second injury report of the week will be released later Thursday and will reveal whether Kamara was a full or limited participant in his return to practice.
In a Saints offense that has yet to find its footing under quarterback Derek Carr, Kamara has been a constant in his four appearances to date, racking up 104 touches for 438 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. While Kamara is dealing with an illness at the moment, it at least is making its presence felt in the middle of the practice week and not immediately before a game. In any case, Kamara's status will be something to monitor as the weekend approaches to get a sense of his potential to play (or not) Sunday at Indianapolis.
Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
7/25/1995 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Norcross, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Tennessee
Experience
8th season
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2017 - Present
(7 seasons)
Previous Game
23
Final
13
45
YDS
5
AVG
0
TD
2023 Regular Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
180
694
5
75
1
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Regular Season
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rushing
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receiving
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Date
|
Opp
|
Result
|
CAR
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TD
|
LNG
|
FD
|
REC
|
TGTS
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TDS
|
LNG
|
YAC
|
|
12/31
|
W 23-13
|
10
|
45
|
4.5
|
0
|
13
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
6
|
|
|
12/21
|
L 22-30
|
9
|
19
|
2.1
|
0
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
6
|
16
|
3.2
|
0
|
9
|
25
|
|
|
12/17
|
W 24-6
|
16
|
66
|
4.1
|
0
|
15
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
44
|
8.8
|
0
|
17
|
43
|
|
|
12/10
|
W 28-6
|
12
|
56
|
4.7
|
1
|
9
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
-11
|
-3.7
|
0
|
5
|
-1
|
|
|
12/3
|
L 28-33
|
14
|
51
|
3.6
|
2
|
16
|
5
|
6
|
8
|
58
|
9.7
|
0
|
13
|
54
|
|
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