See how a big day from Alvin Kamara is crucial to a Week 15 win over Washington, but could also add his name to another mark in Saints history.
In their previous 57 years of existence, the New Orleans Saints have had just 13 seasons with a 1,000-yard rusher. Only seven running backs have eclipsed the 1,000-yard barrier in New Orleans franchise history.Already the owner of most of the Saints career marks for a running back, Alvin Kamara sits on the verge of more New Orleans history.
Somewhat unbelievably, this would be Kamara's first 1,000-yard campaign. He already has a career-high 938 yards rushing this season, averaging 4.2 per carry and a career-best 72.2 yards per game on the ground. As a receiver, Kamara had added 485 yards with a team-high 64 catches.New Orleans faces an 8-5 Washington team at home this Sunday. Kamara is one of the only viable offensive weapons left for the injury-riddled Saints, who come into this game with a 5-8 record.
Still, it's hard to imagine backup quarterback Jake Haener having major success with a crew of mediocre receivers. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has made a lot of big plays, but he could be nullified by former Saint CB Marshon Lattimore, making his first start for Washington. Alvin Kamara has faced the Washington Redskins/Football Team three times in his career. He's averaged 4.6 per carry but less than 46 yards rushing in those games. His best outing was the last time these teams played in 2021, when he ran for 71 yards and a score on 16 carries.
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