In 2017, the Saints two-headed rushing attack of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara was the talk of the NFL. The duo went on to break the all-time record for most all-purpose yards by a running back tandem. A record that harkened back to the 1970s.
This season, with Mark Ingram out for the first four games, the Saints running game isn’t only anemic, it’s actually the worst in the NFL. It’s true. Averaging 52.5 rushing yards a game through two weeks of play, the Saints rushing attack is currently ranked 32nd in the league.
Alvin Kamara does most of his damage as a receiving back.