Alvin Kamara logged a paltry 49 scrimmage yards in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns, and if you were watching the New Orleans Saints, you know why: his touches are GONE. This isn’t just a blip on the radar, folks. This is a flashing red light for anyone invested in the Saints’ ground game.
Kamara’s Limited Action Is a Loud Warning
So, what happened to the Alvin Kamara we know? He carried the rock just six times for 32 yards, and caught three balls for 17 yards on four targets. That’s a grand total of nine touches. *Nine!* For a guy who used to be the centerpiece of that offense, it’s a shocking drop-off. You’d expect more from a top back, especially with Kendre Miller already waived from the roster. This isn’t just a quiet game, this is a clear signal that his role is shrinking, big time.
Estime Is Stepping Up, Big Time
The real story here, though, is Audric Estime. This dude was leaned on heavily against the Browns, taking 15 carries for 72 yards and punching in a touchdown! And get this, that TD came against the very team he played for earlier this season, after seeing just one game with the Browns against Baltimore. Estime’s got two rushing touchdowns on the season, one with Cleveland and now one with the Saints. This isn’t a fluke; Estime is making a serious case for the lead back role, and the Saints are clearly listening.
Look, as things stand, Kamara is shaping up to be nothing more than a low-end RB3 or a flex option going forward. His touches are looking seriously limited. This backfield dynamic has totally flipped, and it looks like Estime is just getting started. Saints fans, you need to be watching this situation closely.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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