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Alvin Kamara scores two touchdowns in Saints' loss to Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Alvin Kamara scores two touchdowns in Saints' loss to Falcons

Summary

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Atlanta Falcons 45-24 on October 5, 2026, in Week 4 of the NFL season. Alvin Kamara returned to a lead role and scored two touchdowns, finishing with 23 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards. Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe raised concerns over Kamara's performance, noting signs of decline and its effect on the team's offense. Kamara left the game briefly due to a knee strain but returned to finish. Following Travis Etienne Jr.'s injury, Kamara is expected to see an increased workload in upcoming games.

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Status Watch

•Saints lost 45-24 to the Falcons in Week 4.
•Kamara scored two touchdowns with 23 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards.
•Sharpe expressed concern over Kamara's decline and its impact.
•Kamara suffered a knee strain but returned to the game.
•He is expected to take on more carries after Etienne's injury.

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10:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s Not the Same Guy’ — Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Expresses Deep Concern for Alvin Kamara After Saints’ Blowout Loss to Falcons

What they're saying

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Veteran running back Alvin Kamara did his best to show up for the New Orleans Saints in their crushing 45-24 Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday evening. Kamara, who returned to a leading role in the absence of Travis Etienne Jr.
— Yahoo Sports

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