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Buck Bradcanon
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Ministry of Pain
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Could we all agree his numbers are slightly inflated with Michael Thomas OUT the last 2 weeks? I know Kamara is awesome and an elite back in this system but the last two weeks have been a little on the hyper side me thinks.
tombonneau
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LawFitz
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That catch and run for TD was magical. Showed everything that's awesome about AK41. Hands, ellusiveness, speed, smarts (to slow down and stay behind his blocker), vision to cut back at the end, and size/durability to withstand the unexpected big hit from behind without fumbling into the endzone. I continue to be amazed by how effortless his runs look... Like homie is on skates out there just gliding.
slightly inflated... but the numbers from last year should be thrown out because he was hurt. even when MT comes back he's still a top 3 option ROS easy.
massraider
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Those skinny legs of his are a lot stronger than they look.
That catch and run, there was some bad tackling. A lot of those tackles would have knocked over most backs his size. Surprisingly strong+ elite balance is a tough combo.
Rest of season, Brees turning into Derek Carr is spectacular news. Even when MT gets back, easy to imagine 8-10 targets per game for both.
That catch and run, there was some bad tackling. A lot of those tackles would have knocked over most backs his size. Surprisingly strong+ elite balance is a tough combo.
Rest of season, Brees turning into Derek Carr is spectacular news. Even when MT gets back, easy to imagine 8-10 targets per game for both.
fightingillini
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Some people say that you can't win the league in the first round but you can lose it. BS. Kamara is going to be the big piece in a lot of championship teams this year. Brees declining skills and unwillingness to throw down the field only helps Kamara. NO does a great job of getting him the ball in space where he's dangerous. Cover him with a LB? Good luck with that.
You can argue that he's RB1 the rest of the year, even when CMC returns.
For the rest of year ........Lights, Kamara, Action!
You can argue that he's RB1 the rest of the year, even when CMC returns.
For the rest of year ........Lights, Kamara, Action!
farfromforgotten
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Look back two years ago when he was healthy. These were typical games for him.
He's back.
Buck Bradcanon
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The Frankman
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LawFitz
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If the words 'stubbed toe' came directly from Kamara, then fine. Alarms toned down (but not out). I say that b/c 'bone bruise' can be varying degrees of signficant, with the extreme being weeks/couple months to feel right. AJ Brown caught a bone bruise in preseason, and is still taking Thursdays off weekly, seemingly as a result. He's also blown the #### up the last three weeks, so there is that. But that was after missing the first month of the season, so there's that too.Faust said:
Grahamburn
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A lock for 100 yards?
Bucs defense - Challenge accepted.
Bucs defense - Challenge accepted.
psychobillies
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SproutDaddy
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It will never happen, but he's top 3 prospect for MVP.
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Buck Bradcanon
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Dude just keeps winning weeks.
Yogibear
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I'm thinking that Drew Brees will be out until at least Week 15, when they host the Chiefs in what I've been calling all season long a Super Bowl preview. Here's the Saints' schedule the next 4 weeks:
Week 11: Atlanta
Week 12: @ Denver
Week 13: @ Atlanta
Week 14: Philadelphia
At the beginning of the season, I had Alvin Kamara as my darkhorse candidate for MVP. If he lights it up for the next 4 weeks, there's no reason to believe he won't be the first RB since Adrian Peterson to be named MVP. And I think he will!
YOUR 2020 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: ALVIN KAMARA!!!!
Week 11: Atlanta
Week 12: @ Denver
Week 13: @ Atlanta
Week 14: Philadelphia
At the beginning of the season, I had Alvin Kamara as my darkhorse candidate for MVP. If he lights it up for the next 4 weeks, there's no reason to believe he won't be the first RB since Adrian Peterson to be named MVP. And I think he will!
YOUR 2020 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: ALVIN KAMARA!!!!
It’s possible, especially with Allen’s October slump & Wilson’s recent sub-par set of games. But, he’s on pace to just barely break 2000 YFS. He is currently 16th in rush yards, and while he is 15th in receiving yards, I don’t see a RB outside the top 10 in rush yard, with slightly over 2000 YFS getting the MVP.
Unless Mahoney has a slump akin to Allen in October, or Wilson recently, he’s probably the favorite.
Buck Bradcanon
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Hmm... Not great. Hopefully nothing.
Yogibear
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The following was posted by Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL Network this past Wednesday:
A week ago, I predicted Russell Wilson would win this year's Most Valuable Player award. After this past weekend's games, though, I would like to rescind my initial midseason pick and replace it with New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara.
Yes, Wilson and other quarterbacks -- namely, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers -- deserve to be in the conversation for the honor, but I believe it's about time we took a long look at a different position when it comes to MVP chatter. The last non-quarterback to win the award was Adrian Peterson back in 2012, but Kamara should have a real shot to claim the prize this season.
After agreeing to a five-year, $75 million contract extension in September, Kamara has proven to be worth every penny as the Saints (7-2) have ridden their star running back to the top of the NFC South. The fourth-year running back has thrived as the focal point of Sean Payton's offense, propelling a team that was without 2019 Offensive Player of the Year Michael Thomas for five games. Heading into Week 11, Kamara leads the team in carries (104), rush yards (486), rush TDs (seven), targets (80), receptions (67) and receiving yards (648). He's also tied with Jared Cook for the team lead in TD receptions with four. Kamara is on pace to become the first player in NFL history to post 800-plus yards rushing and 1,100-plus yards receiving in a single season. I think it's fair to say the Saints would be nowhere near seven wins without Kamara.
Payton has maximized Kamara's versatile skill set by taking advantage of his abilities as a pass catcher. He's been targeted on 36.9 percent of his routes this season (most in the NFL) and has been highly effective on short routes, such as screens, slants and outs. Getting Kamara the ball in space has been critical to New Orleans' success as he leads the NFL in yards after the catch with 657 -- 255 yards more than the next-closest player, Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
It appears Kamara and the Saints are about to face their greatest test of the season, with Drew Brees likely to miss at least two weeks due to injury, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The RB1 continued to make an impact with Brees sidelined in the second half of Sunday's win over the 49ers (a three-TD day for Kamara), but he must show out whether it's Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill under center if Brees can't go. (UPDATE:The Saints announced Friday they have placed Brees (ribs) on injured reserve, and will miss a minimum of three weeks now that he's moved to IR.)
I don't see any reason to adjust Kamara's usage despite the potential changes at the quarterback position, though. This just gives him another opportunity to show the league what he can do when the offense isn't at full strength. With a pair of games against Atlanta sandwiching a road game in Denver up next on the schedule, I predict a lot more folks will be viewing Kamara as the MVP front-runner when we reach the final quarter of the regular season.
A week ago, I predicted Russell Wilson would win this year's Most Valuable Player award. After this past weekend's games, though, I would like to rescind my initial midseason pick and replace it with New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara.
Yes, Wilson and other quarterbacks -- namely, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers -- deserve to be in the conversation for the honor, but I believe it's about time we took a long look at a different position when it comes to MVP chatter. The last non-quarterback to win the award was Adrian Peterson back in 2012, but Kamara should have a real shot to claim the prize this season.
After agreeing to a five-year, $75 million contract extension in September, Kamara has proven to be worth every penny as the Saints (7-2) have ridden their star running back to the top of the NFC South. The fourth-year running back has thrived as the focal point of Sean Payton's offense, propelling a team that was without 2019 Offensive Player of the Year Michael Thomas for five games. Heading into Week 11, Kamara leads the team in carries (104), rush yards (486), rush TDs (seven), targets (80), receptions (67) and receiving yards (648). He's also tied with Jared Cook for the team lead in TD receptions with four. Kamara is on pace to become the first player in NFL history to post 800-plus yards rushing and 1,100-plus yards receiving in a single season. I think it's fair to say the Saints would be nowhere near seven wins without Kamara.
Payton has maximized Kamara's versatile skill set by taking advantage of his abilities as a pass catcher. He's been targeted on 36.9 percent of his routes this season (most in the NFL) and has been highly effective on short routes, such as screens, slants and outs. Getting Kamara the ball in space has been critical to New Orleans' success as he leads the NFL in yards after the catch with 657 -- 255 yards more than the next-closest player, Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
It appears Kamara and the Saints are about to face their greatest test of the season, with Drew Brees likely to miss at least two weeks due to injury, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The RB1 continued to make an impact with Brees sidelined in the second half of Sunday's win over the 49ers (a three-TD day for Kamara), but he must show out whether it's Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill under center if Brees can't go. (UPDATE:The Saints announced Friday they have placed Brees (ribs) on injured reserve, and will miss a minimum of three weeks now that he's moved to IR.)
I don't see any reason to adjust Kamara's usage despite the potential changes at the quarterback position, though. This just gives him another opportunity to show the league what he can do when the offense isn't at full strength. With a pair of games against Atlanta sandwiching a road game in Denver up next on the schedule, I predict a lot more folks will be viewing Kamara as the MVP front-runner when we reach the final quarter of the regular season.
Jayrok
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Hill at QB is bad news for those with Kamara. This TD vulture has no interest in throwing the ball to Kamara. Zero receptions on 1 target with Hill. Hill had 10 carries to Kamara's 13. Winston would be the better QB for Kamara. Lots of dump offs. Hill likes calling his own number too much.
Not with T. Hill at QB.
Ministry of Pain
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Party's Over, another skill player that his value completely cut when the QB falls down with injury.
No 1 RB in Fantasy rendered into a Jordan Howard role.
No 1 RB in Fantasy rendered into a Jordan Howard role.
johnnyboy8102
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And Payton wants to make himself look like a genius as much as possible. He will give Taysom every opportunity to score.
Jayrok
Footballguy
Hyperbole much? Kamara will be great, just don't expect him to get those 6 or 7 catches for 100+ yards. And don't count on him getting as many goal line carries as he would with Brees under center.
Ministry of Pain
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He didn't get any catches and won't be getting goal line work, and he really isn't a run between the Tackles guy so he's not getting 20 carries.
10 touches a game now, 9 of them carries for 4 yd a piece, not seeing much value here going forward Jay.
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