Every Friday at 3 p.m. ET, DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Steve Buchanan and NFL guru Meghan Townsley chop up the latest injury news on Injury Report Live! Check out what they have to say about this latest injury to Alvin Kamara (groin/adductor).
After sitting out of Friday’s practice, it’s not looking good for Alvin Kamara ahead of Monday’s game vs. the Packers. The five-time Pro Bowler left last Sunday’s outing vs. the Commanders due to a groin injury. Should the veteran sit out on Monday night, Kendre Miller ($5,300) should be next in line at running back. The second-year pro has been solid over the past two weeks, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. On a 5-9 Saints squad with nothing left to play for, the 22-year-old is a good bet to command double-digit carries against the Packers.
Should Kamara sit, what should fantasy managers expect from Miller on Monday night? Meghan (@mtownsleyy) and Steve (@SBuchanan24) shared their thoughts on Friday’s edition of Injury Report Live:
- Steve views Miller as a value play, as his price tag isn’t very costly for someone that appears to be a clear-cut RB1. The Packers aren’t pushovers on defense, but they are giving up the 14th-most DK fantasy points to opposing running backs.
- However, Meghan thinks Miller might be a fade this week. Green Bay has given up just 3.6 yards per carry over its last three games, third-best in the NFL. Mix in the uncertainty of Spencer Rattler ($4,600) starting at quarterback, and it’s tough to trust any member of New Orleans’ offense in this potential blowout.
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