Alvin Kamara reaches 5,000 rushing and receiving yards milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
During Week 6's matchup against the New York Giants on October 18, 2026, Saints running back Alvin Kamara became the sixth player in NFL history to achieve 5,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards in his career. Kamara reached this milestone with a 31-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter. Prior to this game, he needed just 11 receiving yards to reach the mark, having accumulated 7,336 rushing yards over ten NFL seasons. Kamara joins a select group that includes Hall of Famers and notable players like Lenny Moore and Christian McCaffrey.
- •Kamara's achievement occurred during a matchup with the New York Giants.
- •He needed 11 receiving yards to reach 5,000 before the game.
- •Kamara finished the game with 7,336 rushing yards in his career.
- •He is now part of the 5,000/5,000 club, which includes five other players.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Saints' Alvin Kamara becomes sixth player in NFL history to reach 5,000 rushing and receiving yards in career
"Kamara reached the milestone on a 31-yard catch-and run for a touchdown versus the Giants.
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