Alvin Kamara on his 50th game with 100-plus scrimmage yards
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on September 08, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Alvin Kamara passed an important milestone on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, which the Caesars Superdome gameday operations crew made sure to recognize. The New Orleans Saints star running back totaled more than 100 scrimmage yards for his fiftieth game in the NFL, prompting an announcement from the public address system and a bow to the crowd as they applauded him.
After the game, Kamara shared his reaction to the impressive stat -- which was news to him.
"Yeah, I mean, I never really keep track of things like this. Doug (Miller, the Saints' executive director of football communications) always tells me what's going on, he came and told me before," Kamara said, unflappable as always. "It's cool. It's real cool. Because obviously being here my whole career, you don't think about it, or at least I don't think about the past years, 2017, 2018, 2019. I'm just living in the now, right now. Being able to quantify it, put a little stamp on it, on what I've accomplished, is cool. Just doing it with my teammates and obviously the Superdome recognizing me, is cool."
So where does Kamara rank among active players in games with 100-plus scrimmage yards? Only Christian McCaffrey is ahead of him with 55 gams. But the other players behind them are an impressive group. Here's a quick look at where the leaders stand in these rankings as we move into Week 2:
Christian McCaffrey: 55 games since 2017
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 27: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the first half in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi's Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Alvin Kamara: 50 games since 2017
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Jordan Fuller (20) pushes New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) out of bounds during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Ezekiel Elliott: 49 games since 2016
Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) gets tackled by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Derrick Henry: 49 games since 2017
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
DeAndre Hopkins: 42 games since 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 10: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Tennessee Titans looks on during pregame against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 10, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Davante Adams: 42 games since 2014
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 30, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Tyreek Hill: 41 games since 2016
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 29: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins and Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate after Waddle's receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Keenan Allen: 39 games since 2013
Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) attempts to make a catch against Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Nick Chubb: 39 games since 2018
Oct 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) steps over Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
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