Alvin Kamara scores touchdown for Saints after Chris Olave's 44-yard gain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Alvin Kamara scored a touchdown for the New Orleans Saints against the Atlanta Falcons on October 6, 2026, capping a drive that featured a 44-yard gain by Chris Olave. Kamara's touchdown, which came with 14:57 remaining in the second quarter, marked his first rushing score since Week 1 of the 2025 season. The Saints, who had fallen behind by 14 points, revived their chances with this score, energizing the home crowd in the process. Despite the success, questions regarding the consistency of the Saints' running game remain.
- •Kamara's touchdown was set up by Olave's 44-yard gain.
- •The score happened early in the second quarter.
- •Saints were down by 14 points before the touchdown.
- •This was Kamara's first rushing touchdown since Week 1, 2025.
- •Kendre Miller fumbled earlier in the game.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Alvin Kamara scores Saints TD after Chris Olave’s 44-yard gain
"Chris Olave’s 44-yard gain helped set up Alvin Kamara’s touchdown run. Watch the Saints finish the drive against the Falcons on Monday night.
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