Alvin Kamara Set to Play Despite Ankle Concerns in Week 8
Hey everyone, here’s the latest update on Alvin Kamara and his status for the New Orleans Saints as they head into their Week 8 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for Kamara this week. During the first half of the game, he appeared to get banged up on the Saints’ final offensive series, after catching a pass from quarterback Spencer Rattler. It looked like his left leg got trapped under a defender, causing an awkward movement that raised concerns about a potential high ankle sprain. There was also some worry that his left knee might have been stressed, possibly affecting the MCL.
The good news is that Kamara was able to leave the field under his own power, although he did seem a bit hobbled as he exited. He was tended to by a trainer immediately after. Video footage of the play showed the defender landing on the lateral part of his left ankle, which is often the kind of contact that can create a high ankle sprain. So while it looked concerning, it wasn’t enough to keep him off the field entirely.
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Throughout the week leading up to the game, Kamara’s participation in practice was limited due to the ankle issue. With Kendre Miller out for the season after suffering a knee injury, backup running back Devin Neal has been prepared to step into a larger role if Kamara were unable to play. But as of now, Kamara has been officially cleared to play and won’t carry any injury designation for Sunday’s game. He’s expected to handle a significant workload, especially with Miller out, which could mean he’ll be taking on even more snaps and touches than usual.
It’s worth noting that Kamara has been playing through this ankle issue for the past two weeks, including a game where he took on a season-high 84 percent of the offensive snaps after Miller’s injury. So while the Saints will be cautious with him, they’re clearly counting on Kamara to carry the offense in this matchup.
For fantasy football fans, this is a key update. Kamara remains a top-tier option despite the ankle concerns, and with Miller sidelined, he’s likely to see even more opportunities to make plays. Devin Neal may see some touches, but Kamara will remain the focal point of the Saints’ ground game.
So, to sum it up: Kamara’s ankle is being monitored, he’s coming off a scary-looking play, but he’s good to go for Sunday’s matchup. Saints fans can breathe a little easier knowing their star running back will be on the field, and fantasy managers can keep him in their starting lineups without worrying about a last-minute scratch. It’s going to be interesting to see how much of the workload he handles and if the injury affects his usual explosiveness.
The updates will continue to trickle in, but for now, Alvin Kamara is set to suit up and give the Saints the boost they need in Week 8.
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