Alvin Kamara and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 7:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has a favorable matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers gave up 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 is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.
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)
- Kamara racked up 501 yards after the catch last year, 18th among NFL pass-catchers.
- He was 31st in the NFL with 3.9 rushing yards per attempt last year (694 yards on 180 carries).
- With 466 yards on 75 receptions, Kamara was 130th in the league with 6.2 yards per catch last year.
- He was targeted on 86 pass attempts last year, averaging 5.4 yards per target (123rd in NFL).
- Kamara was 38th in rushing yards after contact last season with 287, thanks in part to seven broken tackles.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The Panthers were the NFL’s third-ranked defense against the pass last season, surrendering 171.5 passing yards per game.
- Carolina’s pass defense ranked fourth in the NFL last season, giving up 1.1 passing TDs per game.
- The Panthers’ defense ranked 27th in the NFL a year ago by recording eight interceptions.
- After allowing 122.4 rushing yards per game last year, Carolina had the 23rd-ranked run defense in the NFL.
- The Saints are matching up with the NFL’s poorest rush defense (25 TDs conceded a year ago).
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