Alvin Kamara just put up 69 total yards and a touchdown for the New Orleans Saints against the New York Giants in Week 6, and man, does that number tell a story. He snagged two passes for 35 yards and punched in a score, showing he’s still a real problem for defenses.
The Numbers Don’t Lie, But They Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Kamara’s stat line for the run game wasn’t exactly eye-popping: 34 yards on seven carries. That’s solid, sure, but it’s the receiving game where he really flashed his old form. Those two catches for 35 yards, including that touchdown? That’s the Kamara we know, the guy who can turn a short pass into a game-changing play. He’s back to being a weapon, no doubt about it, making plays in both the running and passing game. The issue is he just isn’t getting most of the carries. That’s a huge piece of the puzzle, right? You want your playmakers to have the ball in their hands as much as possible, and it seems like the Saints are still figuring that out.
What’s Next for Kamara?
Looking ahead to next week, it sounds like Kamara should get a decent amount of touches. With his ability to contribute as both a runner and a receiver, he’s definitely someone who can be a reliable No. 3 receiver or even a flex option in fantasy leagues. It’ll be interesting to see if the Saints up his workload on the ground, or if they continue to lean on him more as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. If they start giving him more carries along with his receiving role, we could be looking at some serious production.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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