January 5, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This news does not come as much of a surprise given that Kamara had been listed as doubtful and did not practice this past week. The 29-year-old finishes the 2024 season with 950 rushing yards, 543 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns through 14 games. He was well on his way to his first-ever 1,000-yard rushing season before suffering a season-ending groin injury in Week 15. He'll come up 50 yards shy of that mark but still finishes 2024 as the overall RB8 in PPR leagues. With
Kendre Miller (concussion) also sidelined, the Saints will rely on a combination of
Clyde Edwards-Helaire,
Jamaal Williams, and
Jordan Mims out of the backfield in Week 18.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
January 2, 2025
New Orleans Saints running backs
Alvin Kamara (groin) and
Kendre Miller (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Kamara suffered an adductor injury in the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders and hasn't practiced or played since. The 29-year-old continues to say he wants to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that's looking more and more unlikely by the day. Miller, meanwhile, suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and is also trending toward sitting out the final game of the season. If both Kamara and Miller are ruled out for Week 18 on Friday's final injury report, look for the Saints to mostly lean on
Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield, with
Jamaal Williams and
Jordan Mims serving in backup roles.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
January 1, 2025
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. The star running back has been sidelined over the past two games and could be in danger of missing the final game of the season. While he has been sidelined,
Kendre Miller has taken over starting duties. However, he was also a non-participant due to a concussion on Wednesday. During the first 14 games of the season, Kamara has averaged a strong 18.9 PPR points per game. He has averaged over 100 all-purpose yards per game, tallying 16.3 attempts and seeing 6.4 targets per game. If Kamara cannot return to action Miller would likely reclaim starting duties. If Miller is also unable to play, then
Jamaal Williams,
Jordan Mims, and
Clyde Edwards-Helaire would share the backfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
December 30, 2024
New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi reiterated on Monday that running back
Alvin Kamara (knee) still wants to play before the end of the 2024 regular season this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. While Kamara has not been ruled out for the regular-season finale, Rizzi said the final decision is up to the medical staff. The 29-year-old has missed each of the team's two last games due to an adductor injury. The fact that Kamara wants to play in one more game doesn't really change the fact that the Saints have nothing left to play for. When it comes down to it, Kamara's long-term health is much more important than getting him out there at less than 100%. Backup
Kendre Miller (concussion) is also in danger of missing Week 18, so
Clyde Edwards-Helaire could lead New Orleans' backfield for the second straight week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
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