Alvin Kamara Is Questionable With a Knee Issue, and the Saints’ Week 1 Plan Is Already in Doubt

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s status for the Week 1 showdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday is still totally up in the air. This is a huge blow for the Saints right before kickoff, as Kamara is officially listed as questionable due to a nagging knee issue. You never want to see your key players on the injury report, especially not for the season opener!

What We Know About Kamara’s Knee Issue

The news comes straight from Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football, so you know it is legit. Kamara has been dealing with this knee issue, and it is obviously enough of a concern to keep him from being a definite go for the opener. When you are talking about Week 1, you expect your stars to be ready to roll, not on the questionable list. What does this mean for the Saints’ ground game this Sunday? It certainly does not inspire confidence for a strong start to the season.

Kamara’s Role, Even if He Plays

Here’s the kicker, folks: even if Kamara *does* manage to suit up against the Lions, don’t expect him to be the workhorse we all know. Underhill reported that if he is active, Kamara just isn’t expected to have a huge role in the offense. Think about that for a second. Your veteran star running back, potentially active but clearly hampered, isn’t going to be a major factor. For all you fantasy football managers out there, this is a loud warning. The source explicitly noted that he might not be a large part of New Orleans’ offense. That means you should probably temper your expectations big time.

So, heading into Sunday’s clash with the Lions, the Saints are staring down some serious uncertainty in their backfield. A questionable Alvin Kamara, with a limited role even if he plays, changes the whole dynamic for Week 1. This isn’t how you want to kick off the season. Can they overcome this early hurdle and still make a statement, or will Kamara’s knee issue haunt them right out of the gate?

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.