Week 8 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact

The New Orleans Saints (1-6) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Alvin Kamara.

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Is Alvin Kamara Playing in Week 8?

Kamara (ankle) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

We’ll continue to monitor the Saints’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.

Should You Start or Sit Alvin Kamara in Week 8?

At this point, if you’re starting Alvin Kamara, it’s because you’re stubborn.

I’m stubborn to a fault and even I’m not tempted by this Kamara profile based solely on the production from last season.

The veteran hasn’t run for 35 yards a game in October and hasn’t scored in any capacity since Week 1. The age curve is certainly part of it, but under a yard per carry over his past five games isn’t exactly helpful.

Kamara hasn’t been a plus-per-carry runner since 2020, and that means that a bet on him these days is a version of betting on Spencer Rattler.

Sorry, but I have better ways to spend my weeks.

The Bucs are more of a pass funnel, and that leaves the door open for Kamara to score 10 points as a pass catcher, but I’d rather not play that game. Not in this offensive environment.

Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.

Kamara’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8

Kamara is projected to score 13.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.

We project Kamara to rush for 50 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 28 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.

Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.

Week 8 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Saints

Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.