Alvin Kamara Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers

Published 8:42 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In Week 8 (Sunday at 4:05 PM ET), running back Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints will face the Los Angeles Chargers, who have the ninth-ranked run defense in the league (111.2 yards allowed per game).

Should Kamara be someone that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Chargers? Prior to making that decision, here’s a glimpse at the numbers and trends you need to know.

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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 11.7
  • Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Panthers 22 15 83 1 5 27 0
Week 2 @Cowboys 44 20 115 3 2 65 1
Week 3 @Eagles 15.7 26 87 0 3 40 0
Week 4 @Falcons 24.9 19 77 1 7 42 0
Week 5 @Chiefs 12.6 11 26 0 6 40 0
Week 6 @Buccaneers 17.4 13 40 1 5 24 0
Week 7 @Broncos 8.4 7 10 0 6 14 0

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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Stats

  • Kamara is near the league lead, third at his position, and 13th overall in the league, with 111 fantasy points (15.9 per game).
  • Kamara has 31 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown, plus 78 receiving yards on 17 catches (23 targets) over his past three games. He has picked up 21.4 fantasy points (7.1 per game) during that stretch.
  • Kamara has accumulated 52 fantasy points (10.4 per game) in his past five games. He has 76 carries for 240 yards and two touchdowns, plus 160 receiving yards on 27 catches (35 targets).
  • In his best game of the season — Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys — Alvin Kamara finished with 42 fantasy points. His stat line: 20 carries, 115 yards, 3 TDs; 2 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD.
  • Last week versus the Denver Broncos, Kamara posted a season-low 2.4 fantasy points, with this stat line: 7 carries, 10 yards.

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