{"id":92488,"date":"2020-08-04T07:03:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T11:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=92488"},"modified":"2021-05-30T21:28:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T01:28:55","slug":"alvin-kamara-fantasy-football-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/08\/04\/alvin-kamara-fantasy-football-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Alvin Kamara Fantasy Football Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fun fact: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KamaAl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alvin Kamara<\/a><\/strong> has the third-most PPR points in NFL history for any running back through the first three years of their career. Only <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TomlLa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LaDainian Tomlinson<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCaCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian McCaffrey<\/a><\/strong> have more, and both of them at least 198 more touches as well. That\u2019s pretty good company, so it\u2019s safe to say, Kamara is #good at football.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Fantasy Football Player Previews<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alvin Kamara Fantasy Football Preview for 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>A Look Back at 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Alvin Kamara entered 2019 with a ton of promise coming off two monster seasons and former running mate, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=IngrMa01,IngrMa00&amp;search=Mark+Ingram&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Ingram<\/a><\/strong>, now off to Baltimore. He had just put up 320.4 and 354.2 PPR points in 2017 and 2018, finishing as the RB3 and RB4 respectively. Kamara didn\u2019t hit the 200 carry or 1,000 rushing yard benchmarks in either year, so with Ingram gone, the potential for an even bigger workload was drool-inducing.<\/p>\n<p>Kamara was touted as high as first overall by some analysts. After the first five weeks, it looked like the bigger workload was coming to fruition as he was pacing for 240 carries and approximately 1,100 rushing yards in addition to his usual elite receiving production.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8RB rec yards leaders since 2017\ud83d\udea8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JrAh4iMpKf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JrAh4iMpKf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u2734\ufe0fRob Norton\u2734\ufe0f (@norton0723) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norton0723\/status\/1289538074742054912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Kamara\u2019s season was derailed the next week as he began battling injuries to both his knee and ankle. He toughed it out for Week 6 but the injuries forced him to sit out both Weeks 7 and 8. The Saints then had a bye in Week 9 before he returned in Week 10.<\/p>\n<p>After returning, Kamara clearly still wasn\u2019t completely healthy as he lacked some of his patented burst and explosiveness. The Saints also lightened his workload a bit from 15 carries per game before his injury down to about 10.5 carries per game afterward. Kamara stayed heavily involved in the passing game, where he averaged six receptions per game the rest of the way.<\/p>\n<p>At season\u2019s end, Kamara was a bit of a disappointment based on his ADP. He was the RB8 in terms of PPR points per game with 17.75. He was still able to finish as the RB9 in terms of overall PPR points (248.5) despite missing two games. When finishing top ten is still considered a disappointment that tells you everything you need to know about Kamara.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Previewing 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Looking towards 2020, Kamara is a truly elite option in all fantasy leagues, especially PPR leagues. He\u2019s been a top ten running back every year of his career and put up some truly incredible numbers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Happy Birthday, Alvin Kamara!<\/p>\n<p>Career Stats:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3 Seasons (45 games)<br \/>\u2022 2,408 Rushing Yards (5.0 YPC)<br \/>\u2022 2,068 Rec. Yards (8.5 YPR)<br \/>\u2022 99.5 Scrimmage YPG<br \/>\u2022 38 Total TDs<br \/>\u2022 2017 OROY<br \/>\u2022 3x Pro Bowler, 1x All-Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z45BfzXme9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/z45BfzXme9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL_Stats\/status\/1287153801888235528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 25, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The main reason for Kamara\u2019s slight step back in 2019, aside from injury, was a very low, and frankly unlucky, touchdown total. Kamara scored 13 and 18 total touchdowns in his first two seasons respectively but saw that number drop to six this past year. He should see that total jump back into the double digits this year with the Saints likely to be one of the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Kamara is also extremely tough to bring down. He\u2019s slippery and his balance is impeccable. Measuring in at 5\u201910\u201d and 215 pounds, Kamara has an ideal combination of size, strength, and balance to once again be one of the league leaders in broken tackles.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Most broken tackles by a RB in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Nick Chubb &#8211; 32<br \/>Aaron Jones &#8211; 32<br \/>Derrick Henry &#8211; 29<br \/>Phillip Lindsay &#8211; 29<br \/>Alvin Kamara &#8211; 29<br \/>Chris Carson &#8211; 28<br \/>David Montgomery &#8211; 28<br \/>Josh Jacobs &#8211; 26<br \/>Ezekiel Elliott &#8211; 24<br \/>Joe Mixon &#8211; 24<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL_Stats\/status\/1289333489054097410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 31, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The biggest draw to Kamara from a fantasy perspective is that previously mentioned elite receiving ability. Kamara\u2019s 243 receptions rank seventh-most in NFL history through the first three years of his career, wide receivers included. Only Christian McCaffrey (303) has more receptions among running backs.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that a reception is, on average, 2.83 times more valuable than a rush attempt. This is how Kamara is able to have an extremely high floor because he racks up so many catches, exactly 81 every year. It\u2019s basically an exact science so if you aren\u2019t projecting him for exactly 81 receptions in 2020, what are you even doing at this point? Death, taxes, and Alvin Kamara gets 81 receptions. Book it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alvin Kamara ADP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kamara is currently going as the fifth player overall off the board as the RB4 according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/adp\/ppr-overall.php\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fantasypros<\/strong><\/a>. That\u2019s just after Christian McCaffrey, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/07\/27\/saquon-barkley-fantasy-football-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saquon Barkley<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/07\/02\/ezekiel-elliott-2020-fantasy-football\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ezekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ThomMi05,ThomMi02&amp;search=Michael+Thomas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Thomas<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Kamara\u2019s current ADP is perfectly fair although I have him just a tick higher. He\u2019s part of that elite group where you can make a case for any of them and can\u2019t go wrong. He\u2019s the RB3 on my board behind only McCaffrey and Barkley.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea82020 RB Rankings \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>Who&#39;s too high? Who&#39;s too low? Who shouldn&#39;t be on the list &amp; who missed that should be? Lemme know where I got it right\/wrong below\u2b07\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyFantasyLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MyFantasyLeague<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScottFish24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ScottFish24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RyanMc23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@RyanMc23<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FantasyFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#FantasyFootball<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fantasy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Fantasy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Football?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Football<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFL<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLTwitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mZTKdGr5JY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/mZTKdGr5JY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u2734\ufe0fRob Norton\u2734\ufe0f (@norton0723) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norton0723\/status\/1275432100552900608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After three straight top ten PPR seasons, Kamara has cemented himself as a truly elite option in fantasy leagues. With a floor and ceiling combo as high as any player in the league, Kamara is one of the few players with the potential to finish as the top overall player in fantasy. If you are lucky enough to secure a top-four pick, draft Kamara and count your blessings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Fantasy Football Player Previews<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"dGBEQf3-ToZjsSeI9jgsJw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1198156343\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'dGBEQf3-ToZjsSeI9jgsJw',sig:'XuPzhYsfFW3yuUYH2wf8lBJ477fsQM-_IT56n3QbPb8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1198156343',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fun fact: Alvin Kamara has the third-most PPR points in NFL history for any running back through the first three years of their career. Only LaDainian Tomlinson and Christian McCaffrey have more, and both of them at least 198 more touches as well. That\u2019s pretty good company, so it\u2019s safe to say, Kamara is #good [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3451,"featured_media":92501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[1573,922,294,61,1761,40,2633],"class_list":["post-92488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fantasy","tag-alvin-kamara","tag-christian-mccaffrey","tag-fantasy-football","tag-football","tag-ladainian-tomlinson","tag-nfl","tag-saquon-barkley"],"modified_by":"David Latham, Managing Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3451"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}