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We’re officially deep into the fantasy football playoffs. As managers set their lineups for Week 17, it is imperative to follow the status of injured players. Being in the know can propel one manager over another in the fight for fantasy glory.
This week, the status of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a major topic of discussion. Having the veteran healthy could provide a significant boost for managers looking to advance to the next round.
Is Alvin Kamara healthy or injured? What is his fantasy outlook for Week 17?
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Alvin Kamara Injury News
Kamara entered this week dealing with a quadriceps injury. The issue was serious enough to hold him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, which created some initial concerns about his availability for Week 17. Fortunately, he returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday.
Is Alvin Kamara Injured or Playing in Week 17?
The Saints released their final injury report on Friday evening. Much to the delight of Saints fans and fantasy managers alike, Kamara was listed without an injury designation. Barring a major setback between now and Sunday, the 27-year-old will suit up against the Eagles.
While the 13-2 Eagles pose a difficult matchup for every team and player, there's no denying that their run defense is far from amazing. The unit ranks within the bottom half of the league in most major categories when defending the run, which bodes well for Kamara's fantasy outlook. All the while, Kamara faces minimal competition in the backfield, with the exception of some Taysom Hill trickery here and there.
With a large workload and favorable matchup ahead of him, consider Kamara as a strong RB2 option in Week 17.
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