Saints prepare for a NFC South matchup against the Saints in Week 14, Alvin Kamara will be forced to the sidelines.
The New Orleans Saints will be without star running back Alvin Kamara when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pivotal Week 14 NFC South showdown, after the team ruled him out with a knee injury suffered in the lead‑up to Sunday’s game.
Kamara’s absence removes one of the most dynamic dual‑threat weapons in the division, stripping the Saints’ offense of a player who routinely changes games as both a rusher and receiver out of the backfield.
Without Kamara, the Saints will likely lean on a committee approach at running back, placing more responsibility on depth options to handle early‑down carries, pass protection, and screen plays that are usually tailored to Kamara’s skill set.
The coaching staff may also be forced to shift more of the offensive load onto the passing game, increasing pressure on the quarterback and receiving corps to sustain drives and finish red‑zone opportunities that Kamara often converts.
The stakes are high, as the matchup carries major implications for the NFC South race, with both teams jockeying for position in a tightly contested division. Kamara’s injury not only affects the Saints’ game plan this week but also raises questions about his short‑term availability as the team navigates the critical final stretch of the regular season.
