# Kamara is questionable, and the Saints are hopeful

> Alvin Kamara's knee kept him limited all week, but the Saints may still get him for Week 1 against Detroit.
- Title: Kamara is questionable, and the Saints are hopeful · Newsweek
- Summary: Alvin Kamara's knee kept him limited all week, but the Saints may still get him for Week 1 against Detroit. Kamara is a real game-time call Sunday, and even…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/saints-reveal-alvin-kamara-update-before-season-opening-game-vs-lions-12433620
- Author: Andrew Gould
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- Topics: nfl, saints, alvin kamara, injuries, week 1
## Kamara is questionable
Head coach Kellen Moore listed Alvin Kamara as questionable for Sunday's opener against the Lions, leaving the Saints waiting on their most recognizable back.
## The knee keeps coming back
Kamara missed the last six games of 2024 with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, then hurt the same area again in an Aug. 18 joint practice with the Cowboys.
## He practiced all week
Kamara was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, which is why there is still real optimism inside the building that he suits up.
## Ahead of schedule
NOF insider Nick Underhill said Kamara's recovery has outrun the timeline the team expected, and he expects him on the field barring a late setback.

> He's like two weeks ahead of his schedule right now.
## Last season was a drop
After eight straight seasons over 1,100 scrimmage yards, Kamara managed 657, a career-low 3.6 yards per carry, and 10 straight games without a touchdown.
## Etienne is waiting
New Orleans gave Travis Etienne four years and $48 million after his 1,399-yard, 13-touchdown season. The unofficial depth chart lists both men with the first team.
## Key takeaway

Kamara is a real game-time call Sunday, and even if he plays, Travis Etienne is set up to take a big share of the backfield.