Saints Face Dolphins Without Kamara in Week 13

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Week 13, hampered by significant injuries to key offensive players as they seek to build momentum late in a challenging 2-9 season.

Running back Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for the game due to a knee injury sustained during last week's 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The five-time Pro Bowl veteran, who signed a two-year extension with the team last year, suffered what has been described as a sprained MCL. Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the absence but noted that the injury is not considered season-ending, and the team has no plans to place Kamara on injured reserve. At 30 years old, Kamara has endured a difficult campaign, managing 131 carries for 471 yards and one touchdown, while catching 33 of 39 passes for 186 yards, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry amid ongoing lower-body issues.

In Kamara's place, rookie sixth-round pick Devin Neal is set to lead the backfield. The newcomer stepped up last week with seven carries for 18 yards and five receptions for 43 yards on seven targets, playing 73.8 percent of the snaps after Kamara exited early. With backup Kendre Miller already sidelined for the...