Saints face uphill battle as Alvin Kamara sidelined again
The New Orleans Saints are preparing for a crucial matchup against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, but their plans have hit a snag with the continued absence of star running back Alvin Kamara. The dynamic playmaker has not seen the field since Week 12, when he was injured during a contest against the Atlanta Falcons.
Injury woes for Kamara
Kamara has been grappling with ongoing knee and ankle injuries, which have kept him from participating in the last two games against the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His absence has been felt deeply by the Saints, who rely on his versatility and explosive capabilities in their offensive scheme.
Throughout the week, Kamara was unable to practice, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game. Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the disappointing news during a press briefing on Friday, stating that Kamara will indeed miss the Week 15 contest against Carolina.
“Alright, medical, we’ve got two guys out for the game,” Moore said. “Alvin. Alvin will be out with the knee/ankle and Asim Richards will be out with the ankle. Justin Reid will be questionable with the knee. Everyone else is good to go.”
Rookie stepping up
In Kamara’s absence, rookie running back Devin Neal is poised to take the reins as the team’s primary ball-carrier. Neal’s emergence has been a silver lining amidst the Saints’ injury struggles, providing the coaching staff with a glimpse of potential in their backfield.
As the Saints look to regroup and strategize without their star player, the focus will be on maximizing Neal’s abilities against a tough Panthers defense. The stakes are high as New Orleans attempts to stay competitive in their division, and they must adapt quickly to the challenges ahead with Kamara sidelined once again.
