Alvin Kamara

Alvin Kamara officially inactive for Week 2's Saints vs. Buccaneers game. The full list of players not suiting up from each team.

- WR Tre’Quan Smith (injury) Here is the full list of inactive players from each team: That group included left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow), who was ruled out ahead of time, as well as wide receiver Julio Jones (knee), though wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) will make a go of it.

The Saints have several key offensive players listed as questionable to face the Buccaneers on Sunday and the outlook isn't good for one of them.

[Mark Ingram](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10220/mark-ingram) will likely be in line for more work. [Alvin Kamara](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10218/alvin-kamara) went from limited in practice on Wednesday to out of practice the final two days of the week to create doubt about his availability for this weekend’s NFC South matchup. [Jameis Winston](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/12159/jameis-winston) is also expected to play.

The 27-year-old is dealing with a rib injury, which limited him in practice on Wednesday and forced him out of Thursday and Friday's sessions. Officially, the ...

The hunch is that Ingram will lead the way for New Orleans and may even have the game script on his side. Of course, not having a dynamic weapon like Kamara in the fold for this matchup could further the Bucs' chances of breaking the streak in New Orleans in Week 2. [Alvin Kamara](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) Specifically, the [NFL Network](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1571411451964665856?s=20&t=xUATWqO2Fdclz9d0C0wJGQ) notes that Kamara is dealing with a rib cartilage issue. The 27-year-old is dealing with a rib injury, which limited him in practice on Wednesday and forced him out of Thursday and Friday's sessions. [New Orleans Saints](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NO/new-orleans-saints/) will not have star running back [Alvin Kamara](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) when they face off against the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) in Week 2 as the [club officially ruled him inactive](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-inactives-tampa-bay-buccaneers-2022-nfl-week-2).

NFL insider reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport each sounded the alarm early Sunday regarding Kamara's availability, after the Pro Bowl tailback sustained ...

Jameis Winston playing with 4 fractures in his back today from L1 down to L4. Glazer said Winston will be trying to play through pain with four fractures in his back. But Murray was not promoted to this week’s gameday roster. Team does not believe Kamara’s ribs will be a multi-week injury.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) the Bucs due to his rib injury. Schefter said backup Mark Ingram was expected to play in Kamara’s place, despite being listed as “questionable” himself because of an ankle injury.

Is New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara playing this week against the Buccaneers? Here are the latest fantasy implications and injury updates.

Another caveat in this is the dynamic Taysom Hill, who also had four carries in Week 1. However, even after the win, Saints fans and [fantasy football](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-football/) managers were left with questions after star running back Alvin Kamara was somewhat nonexistent. In 10 games over the last five seasons against the Bucs, Kamara has produced 464 rushing yards, 493 receiving yards, and 11 total touchdowns. After just four carries last week, the 33-year-old’s potential is not incredibly high. The Saints have won seven straight matchups, including double-digit margins in six of their last seven battles. It was later revealed that Kamara had suffered a rib injury.

The Saints will be without running back Alvin Kamara for their NFC South showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

He was then troubled by a foot injury during the preseason and now has been slowed by a back ailment. During Kamara's six-year career, the Saints are 3-5 without him and went 0-4 in 2021 when he was inactive. Still, Winston has been riddled by injuries over the last two years. Wideout [Chris Godwin](/players/chris-godwin/) (hamstring) had already been ruled out. Though he was questionable coming into Sunday with a back injury, Winston practiced in a limited capacity all week so his playing status isn't all that surprising. [Julio Jones](/players/julio-jones/), who was questionable with a knee injury, is inactive, along with left tackle [Donovan Smith](/players/donovan-smith/) (elbow), tight end [Kyle Rudolph](/players/kyle-rudolph/) and running back [Ke'Shawn Vaughn](/players/ke-shawn-vaughn/).

Backup RB Mark Ingram will start as Kamara sits with a rib injury.

The hunch is that Ingram will lead the way for New Orleans and may even have the game script on his side. Of course, not having a dynamic weapon like Kamara in the fold for this matchup could further the Bucs' chances of breaking the streak in New Orleans in Week 2. [Alvin Kamara](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) [View Profile](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) Specifically, the [NFL Network](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1571411451964665856?s=20&t=xUATWqO2Fdclz9d0C0wJGQ) notes that Kamara is dealing with a rib cartilage issue. The 27-year-old is dealing with a rib injury, which limited him in practice on Wednesday and forced him out of Thursday and Friday's sessions. [New Orleans Saints](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NO/new-orleans-saints/) will not have star running back [Alvin Kamara](/nfl/players/2082721/alvin-kamara/) when they face off against the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) in Week 2 as the [club officially ruled him inactive](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-inactives-tampa-bay-buccaneers-2022-nfl-week-2).

Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information.

[Ronnie Stanley](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/704/ronnie-stanley), WR [James Proche](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60246/james-proche), RB [J.K. Uzomah](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/1560/cj-uzomah) Wide receiver [Julio Jones](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/466/julio-jones) is also inactive after [a pregame warmup](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/09/18/julio-jones-will-warm-up-before-bucs-decide-if-he-plays/) showed that his knee isn’t feeling well enough to give it a go. Dobbins](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/57716/jk-dobbins), TE [Nick Boyle](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/635/nick-boyle), DT [Travis Jones](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67738/travis-jones) [Alvin Kamara](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10218/alvin-kamara) has been ruled out with a rib injury after missing the final two days of practice this week. [Cethan Carter](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/1548/cethan-carter), RB [Myles Gaskin](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51516/myles-gaskin), WR [Erik Ezukanma](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67636/erik-ezukanma), QB [Skylar Thompson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67576/skylar-thompson), LB [Channing Tindall](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67813/channing-tindall), TE [Hunter Long](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63820/hunter-long) [Zach Wilson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/62864/zach-wilson), WR [Denzel Mims](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/58437/denzel-mims), CB [Bryce Hall](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60139/bryce-hall), DL [Bryce Huff](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60782/bryce-huff), OL [Conor McDermott](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/853/conor-mcdermott), TE [Lawrence Cager](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60176/lawrence-cager), TE [C.J. [Kendric Pryor](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/68250/kendric-pryor), S [Daniel Thomas](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60210/daniel-thomas), RB [Snoop Conner](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67606/snoop-conner), CB [Montaric Brown](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67896/montaric-brown), LB [De'Shaan Dixon](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67796/deshaan-dixon) [Kyle Trask](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/62860/kyle-trask), TE [Kyle Rudolph](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9731/kyle-rudolph), RB [Ke'Shawn Vaughn](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/58451/keshawn-vaughn), CB [Zyon McCollum](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67892/zyon-mccollum) [Mason Rudolph](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11391/mason-rudolph), G [Kendrick Green](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63824/kendrick-green), WR [Steven Sims](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/52013/steven-sims), DT [Isaiahh Loudermilk](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63894/isaiahh-loudermilk), LB [Mark Robinson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67947/mark-robinson), LB [David Anenih](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67799/david-anenih) Saints running back ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been listed as inactive and will not play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a rib injury.

31 and a 9-0 shutout in Tampa on Dec. The veteran was sacked four times, and he threw for just 24 yards in the first half before the Saints rallied. Last season, the Saints won both games against their division rivals, posting a 36-27 victory at home Oct.

The Saints were behind for the majority of the game, which hurt some of his rushing value, but his usage in the passing game was not encouraging. However, it ...

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