The New Orleans Saints may have already been eliminated from playoff contention, but they still have a few games to go. With the team competing in Week 14, the question now is, will running back Alvin Kamara be available? The team will be taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, though it may be without one of their best players.
What Happened To Alvin Kamara?
Alvin Kamara suffered a knee injury, an MCL sprain to be specific, during that loss to the Atlanta Falcons, though that injury is not deemed to be that significant. The Saints have revealed that they have no plans to place him on the injured reserve, which means that he may be able to play sooner than many expected. Would that be this week, though?
Will Alvin Kamara Play During Week 14?
Kamara has already missed several games due to that knee injury. Despite him not being placed in the injured reserve, the team has not yet confirmed whether Kamara will be missing or playing during that game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14.
Knee injuries can be serious, and it often takes weeks to heal. An indication that a player is nearing a return is his logging some practice minutes. However, Alvin Kamara did not practice at all during Week 13, which suggests that he might not be playing in Week 14.
Despite this, there is still a chance for his return. Should he practice on Wednesday, this may indicate that there is a possibility of his return. However, even if he practices, this is not a guarantee, with there still being a chance that he may still not be ready to return.
Alvin Kamara Fantasy Outlook
For now, Fantasy managers just have to wait and see if he practices. Should there be any improvement, then they may decide to start him. However, if he does not, it should be an easy decision to bench him or drop him, especially with the Saints not making it to the playoffs, and there are only a few weeks left.
Alvin Kamara Waiver Wire Replacements
With Kamara out, rookie Devin Neal has been stepping up for the veteran running back and may be a good waiver wire pickup. But with the Saints not making it to the playoffs, this may be more of a temporary solution.
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