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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Alvin Kamara
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All The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Alvin Kamara
PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Kamara is the only Saints running back worth using this week despite Atlanta's strong run defense (best in success rate allowed). However, Atlanta ranks eighth best in adjusted target share allowed to running backs, and Kamara has doubled up Kendry Miller and CJ Donaldson in routes run over the last two weeks. With Atlanta facing the highest pass rate over expected this season, Kamara has receiving upside in this matchup.NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026
Alvin Kamara (referred to as 'Vele' in the transcript, likely a transcription error for Kamara or another Saints receiver) has played a little bit more in the slot, but there could be enough volume in the Saints' passing attack against Atlanta to make him usable.NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026
JJ Zachariason describes Alvin Kamara as not a very effective back at this point; Kamara saw more ground work than Travis Etienne in week one, but the Saints backfield is a tough situation to buy into overall. If Etienne is out, Kamara could be a dart throw, but effectiveness remains a concern.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Alvin Kamara is expected to play Week 1, but his ranking was slightly bumped down due to potential reductions in pass-catching volume.PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
Austin Ekeler highlights Alvin Kamara as a primary example of a running back who benefited from a coordinator's philosophy (Joe Lombardi) that prioritized check-downs and short passes to the flat.NegativeInjuryAug 20, 2026
Alvin Kamara is expected to miss a month with an MCL sprain, which JJ Zachariason notes boosts the value of Travis H. as a potential bell-cow back.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Shooting up draft boards with a good role in his offense, making him attractive in PPR formats.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
JJ Zachariason projects Alvin Kamara as a potential top-10 target candidate, noting uncertainty around his overall role but identifying upside in his receiving volume potential despite the presence of Travis Etienne in the Saints backfield. Kamara fits the historical mold of a running back who can accumulate significant fantasy production through receiving without heavy rushing volume.PositiveRoleJun 10, 2026
Alvin Kamara's situation is interesting as he is in shape and may not retire, but he remains a potential trade candidate.NegativeBustJun 2, 2026
Alvin Kamara had a market score of +2.8 but played 3.8 PPR points per game below expected, marking a significant miss.NegativeValueNo date
Kamara's ADP has risen despite injury concerns because the market reacts to known information; JJ Zachariason compares this to AJ Brown's trade situation, where the community knew the outcome in advance but the market still moved the player up post-announcement rather than down.NegativeRoleNo date
Alvin Kamara is rising in best ball ADP after re-signing with the Saints, with the expectation he'll have a complimentary pass-catching role to Travis Etienne. However, Zachariason kept things neutral with Kamara versus how the market has risen. He notes that Etienne was probably overvalued as a player last year (not in fantasy), with worse success rate than Bijan Robinson. Etienne hasn't seen a 15% target share in his career, and Kellen Moore's offenses historically don't hyper-target running backs. Zachariason understands why Kamara's ADP rose but is cautious because he's now splitting the backfield with a pretty good running back rather than being in a clear lead role.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Alvin Kamara is being used as RB2 for the Saints, according to beat reporters, though there is uncertainty about his long-term role.