Alvin Kamara Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Chargers

Published 8:46 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In Week 8 (Sunday at 4:05 PM ET), running back Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints will meet the Los Angeles Chargers, who have the ninth-ranked run defense in the NFL (111.2 yards conceded per game).

Is Kamara worth starting in fantasy this week? Read on as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Chargers.

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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 11.7
  • Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Panthers 22 15 83 1 5 27 0
Week 2 @Cowboys 44 20 115 3 2 65 1
Week 3 @Eagles 15.7 26 87 0 3 40 0
Week 4 @Falcons 24.9 19 77 1 7 42 0
Week 5 @Chiefs 12.6 11 26 0 6 40 0
Week 6 @Buccaneers 17.4 13 40 1 5 24 0
Week 7 @Broncos 8.4 7 10 0 6 14 0

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Alvin Kamara Fantasy Stats

  • Kamara is near the league lead, third at his position, and 13th overall in the NFL, with 111 fantasy points (15.9 per game).
  • In his past three games, Kamara has rushed for 76 yards on 31 carries, with one touchdown, and has 78 yards receiving on 17 catches (23 targets). He has accumulated 21.4 fantasy points (7.1 per game).
  • Kamara has averaged 10.4 fantasy points (accumulating 52 total) in his past five games. He has 76 carries for 240 yards and two touchdowns, plus 160 receiving yards on 27 catches (35 targets).
  • In his best game of the season — Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys — Alvin Kamara finished with 42 fantasy points. His stat line: 20 carries, 115 yards, 3 TDs; 2 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD.
  • In his worst game of the season — last week versus the Denver Broncos — Kamara finished with 2.4 fantasy points. His stat line: 7 carries, 10 yards.

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