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A slew of injuries prevented Kendre Miller from ever finding a groove during his rookie season (41 rush attempts). Heading into his sophomore season, the Alvin Kamara skeptics believe Miller will play a meaningful role.
This is a somewhat reasonable expectation given Kamara's age and struggles as a rusher. However, the talent and capabilities of Miller are largely unknown. He only appeared in eight games last season and cracked a 20 percent snap share just twice. He was impactful in both of those contests, finishing as a weekly RB2 in both.
The question comes down to how new OC Klint Kubiak views this running back tandem and whether or not he can beat out veteran Jamaal Williams for the No.2 running back job in camp. There is certainly an outcome where Miller is once again kept in a highly limited role. But with Kamara approaching the age cliff, taking a shot on Miller as a flier is fine if you believe Kamara is over the hill.
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 Alvin Kamara unlikely to play Monday night
Saints thin at running back
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Dec 19, 3:54 pm
|  | Alvin Kamara’s injury is more significant than believed. He’s week to week and unlikely to play on Monday. He intends to try to get back before the season is over, I’m told. A lot of work to do but he’s aiming to make that happen. Hasn’t thrown in the towel on it even though there are only three games left. (Nick Underhill on X)
FFToday's Take: Kamara injured his groin last week and is not expected to play against the Packers on Monday Night Football. His absence will allow Kendre Miller to get the start with Jamaal Williams serving as the backup. The Packers are 13th in fantasy points allowed to the position making Miller a volume-based RB2 in Week 16.
| Alvin Kamara a question mark for Week 16
Suffered groin injury in Week 15 and did not return
By: Doug Orth | Tue Dec 17, 11:55 pm
| | Saints coach Darren Rizzi told reporters Monday that Alvin Kamara was dealing with a "groin adductor" type of injury, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Rizzi declined to elaborate on whether the injury was minor and told reporters more testing would be done on the running back. (USA TODAY)
FFToday's Take: Kamara's injury could not come at a worse time for his fantasy managers. While there has been no word yet as to whether he will sit or play in Week 16 versus the Packers, he was the Saints' last man standing in terms of key offensive pieces. If Kamara is limited or eventually ruled out, Kendre Miller will likely be thrust into a feature-back role while Jamaal Williams serves as his backup. Miller may not possess much upside with New Orleans' injury situation being what it is, but his talent and likely volume could make him worth using as a low-end RB2 in Week 16.
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