Alvin Kamara Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (4 games): 86 rush yds · 13 rec · 41 rec yds

• Wk 5vs MINL 13-2312 rush yds, 2 rec, -6 rec yds1.6 pts
• Wk 4vs ATLL 24-4523 rush yds, 2 rush TD, 5 rec, 35 rec yds20.3 pts
• Wk 3vs LVL 27-3536 rush yds, 1 rec, 5 rec yds4.6 pts
• Wk 2@ BALW 24-1715 rush yds, 5 rec, 7 rec yds4.7 pts

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Alvin Kamara: quick answers

Who does Alvin Kamara play in week 5?

Alvin Kamara faces Minnesota Vikings with the New Orleans Saints.

What is Alvin Kamara's DraftKings salary?

$5,400 for week 5.

What's happening with Alvin Kamara

• Even with Alvin Kamara cleared to play after being listed questionable, the Saints turned to Kendre Miller early in the backfield, and he delivered a touchdown. Miller's increased workload suggests New Orleans may be leaning on him more in short-yardage or early-down situations, potentially cutting into Kamara's featured role.

  Sun, Oct 11, 1:54 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Alvin Kamara's availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings is uncertain after he was listed on the Saints' final injury report with a back issue. His status will be worth monitoring, as New Orleans could be without its lead back for a key divisional-style matchup.

  Sun, Oct 11, 10:19 AM ET·Source:ClutchPoints·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Alvin Kamara has been cleared to play for the Saints in Week 5 against the Vikings. His availability provides a lift for New Orleans' offense as the team looks to keep its backfield production steady heading into the matchup.

  Sun, Oct 11, 9:04 AM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Alvin Kamara is reportedly closing in on a milestone that would put him in rare company in NFL history. While the Saints running back is said to be past his statistical prime, continuing to approach this achievement underscores his sustained production and value to New Orleans' offense.

  Sat, Oct 10, 2:07 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Alvin Kamara is on the verge of a rare milestone, needing just a handful of receiving yards to reach 5,000 in his career to go with 7,324 rushing yards. That combination would make him only the sixth player in NFL history to hit 5,000 yards in both rushing and receiving.

  Sat, Oct 10, 6:52 AM ET·Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Alvin Kamara in our articles

• Team previewMinnesota Vikings (4-0) Week 5 Preview vs New Orleans Saints (1-3): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:32 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Minnesota Vikings (4-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-3) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:58 AM ET