The New Orleans Saints will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Alvin Kamara.
Is Alvin Kamara Playing in Week 16?
Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Carolina.
We’ll continue to monitor the Saints’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kamara in Week 16?
Alvin Kamara missed a third straight game with this knee/ankle injury, and there’s little reason to think that the 30-year-old is going to return in a meaningful way (if at all) for fantasy managers.
The veteran back is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry this season and hasn’t earned more than three targets in a game since the first half of October. The one-time fantasy difference maker has been unable to return any value for the majority of the season, and a potentially compromised version of him is unlikely to reverse that trend.
New Orleans has shown some fight down the stretch with a young nucleus: I’m anticipating that they lean into that over the final few weeks of the season, and that means that Kamara, even if deemed healthy enough to play, won’t project for enough work as part of a well-below-average offense to crack lineups.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kamara’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Kamara is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Panthers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.