Saints Alvin Kamara is out vs. Vikings

Saints RB Alvin Kamara is not going to play vs. Vikings in London

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Due to a rib injury, Kamara was marked as questionable for this week's game. He has limitations in his practice.

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During practice session throughout the week his injury tested during warmups and is unable to take the field today.

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Other inactive for the Saints are running back Tony Jones Jr., safety Marcus Maye

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offensive lineman Andrus Peat, and tight end Nick Vannett are also inactive from Saints

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Now the Saints activated running back Latavius Murray from the practice squad

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After Kamara missing this game, Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray will be the primary running backs in the offense

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The Vikings and Saints played last game on Christmas Day 2020

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In that game, Kamara tied the single-game record with six touchdowns as the Saints obliterated the Vikings, 52-33.

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