New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has had one of the more underrated fantasy football seasons this year. Many had concerns about the older running back heading into the season, ranking him as a mid-range or low-end RB2.

For much of this New Orleans Saints season, running back Alvin Kamara was doing what he normally does by being a shining beacon through a disappointing campaign. Kamara has been dealing with a groin injury for the past couple of weeks, though, not playing since partway through the matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their fifth-ranked rushing defense (99.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. When setting your fantasy football lineup this week,

Saints released the final injury report ahead of Week 17 matchup against the Raiders, with a Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara addition.

The Saints have ruled out quarterback Derek Carr (hand), running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and center Erik McCoy (elbow) for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

The New Orleans Saints are still holding out hope that Derek Carr can return for a Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders; Alvin Kamara likeliest to return in Week 18.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara’s groin injury is “a little bit more significant” than the Saints initially thought, but it remains unclear how many of New Orleans’ final three games he’ll miss, coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday.

The New Orleans Saints will be without running back Alvin Kamara and quarterback Derek Carr once again when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.