Alvin Kamara and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 12:56 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has a good matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers conceded the 10th-most rushing yards last season, 122.4 per game.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 54.5 (-114)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 26.5 (-114)

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Kamara’s Current Injury Status

  • Kamara does not appear on the injury list this week.

Kamara’s Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
180 694 5 3.9 86 75 466 1

Kamara’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Kamara was 18th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 501.
  • He was 31st in the NFL with 3.9 rushing yards per attempt last season (694 yards on 180 carries).
  • Last year Kamara gained 6.2 yards per reception, 130th in the NFL.
  • With 466 receiving yards on 86 targets last year, he was 123rd in the league with 5.4 yards per target.
  • Kamara stayed on his feet for 287 rushing yards after contact last season, 38th in the NFL.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Kamara will face the NFL’s third-ranked pass defense from a season ago, as they gave up 171.5 pass yards per game.
  • The Carolina pass defense ranked fourth in the league last year (19 passing TDs conceded).
  • A season ago, the Panthers ranked 27th in the league with eight picks.
  • Kamara will face off against a Carolina squad that gave up 122.4 rushing yards per game last year and was 23rd-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • The Panthers gave up 25 rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked 32nd in the league.

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