Alvin Kamara expected to play in Week 1

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. SOURCE: NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill Why It Matters: Kamara playing doesn't do much to help fantasy players decide who to start in the backfield. In deeper leagues, Kamara is worth a play in th

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Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

SOURCE: NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill

Why It Matters: Kamara playing doesn't do much to help fantasy players decide who to start in the backfield. In deeper leagues, Kamara is worth a play in the flex spot, but against the Lions, and with the carries up in the air, he could be avoided if possible.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alvin Kamara expected to play in Week 1