Alvin Kamara's reduced role continues for Saints in Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
In Week 3, Alvin Kamara had limited touches for the New Orleans Saints during their game. After receiving 10 first-half touches in his prior game, he was outperformed by Travis Etienne, who led early rushing efforts. The Saints' strategy appears to favor Etienne, and Kamara's usage may reflect a planned reduction as he adapts back from injury. CJ Donaldson also received goal-line work, reinforcing the shift in the Saints’ backfield dynamics.
- •Alvin Kamara had limited touches in Week 3 against ongoing competition.
- •Travis Etienne led the Saints in rushing during the first quarter.
- •CJ Donaldson also contributed with goal-line carries.
- •Kamara's role changes reflect his return from injury and team strategy.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Alvin Kamara Isn’t Playing As Much For Saints In Week 3
"Alvin Kamara was used heavily in his first game back from injury, particularly in the first half. In his second game back, though, the New Orleans Saints‘ veteran RB was nowhere to be found early on. It was a weird contrast, to be sure. In Week 2, Kamara had 10 first-half touches. That compared to […] The post Why Alvin Kamara Isn’t Playing As Much For Saints In Week 3 appeared first on HEAVY.
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