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The New Orleans Saints are set to take on the Tennessee Titans in what should be an electric matchup. However, head coach Sean Payton raises concerns about Alvin Kamara's status for this important matchup.
According to James Palmer, the Saints head coach “hasn't said if (Kamara) is going to play.” It doesn't sound good, as Payton claims, “you could tell late on a few plays Kamara was dealing and fighting through it,” per James Palmer.
With Alvin Kamara (knee) Sean Payton hasn’t said if he’s going to play. Payton said you could tell late on a few plays Kamara was dealing and fighting through it.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 12, 2021
This is less than ideal for the Saints. If Alvin Kamara is unavailable against the Titans, New Orleans will be without their best player on the team. Tennessee's defense has looked phenomenal in recent weeks, making this a tough matchup for the Saints regardless. If they hope to compete against the number one team in the AFC, New Orleans will need Kamara to play.
Even so, the Saints are in a decent spot for the playoff race. They're just one game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have played much better than anticipated. Losing to the Titans isn't the end of the world, but it does make it more difficult for New Orleans to participate in the postseason.
We'll see how it plays out, as Kamara has been struggling throughout the entire week. It might be in the Saints' best interest to rest their superstar running back. Sean Payton is a brilliant head coach and he will make the right call. Letting Kamara get healthy now might be what's best for New Orleans down the road.
That seems to be the decision Sean Payton has made, as according to Ian Rapoport, Alvin Kamar is officially ruled out for Sunday.
#Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee sprain) has been ruled out Sunday vs. the #Titans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2021
The New Orleans Saints are in a tough spot for Sunday's game, as they will be without their best player on the roster.
