Cowboys vs Saints: Kamara's Historic Performance Propels New Orleans

Cowboys vs Saints Highlights

Alvin Kamara isn’t done quite yet. For anyone questioning whether the New Orleans Saints running back could return to what he was earlier in his career—five straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2017-2021—he ended that in Sunday’s 44-19 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Kamara, 29, had four touchdowns to propel the Saints to a 2-0 start to the season.

Key Moments in the Game

• Kamara scored from five yards out to open the scoring in the first quarter.
• He had a spectacular 57-yard reception from quarterback Derek Carr in the second quarter.
• Kamar’s 12-yard rushing score later in the second quarter gave New Orleans a 28-13 advantage.
• He sealed the game with a seven-yard touchdown late in the third quarter.

The Saints improved to 2-0 on the season while the Cowboys are 1-1. Dallas’ defense, which ranked among the best in the NFL last season, gave up 432 yards on Sunday. The Cowboys surrendered 190 yards on the ground, with 115 to Kamara. Carr finished with 243 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, one week after becoming the league's highest-paid player, was 27-for-39 passing for 293 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss.

Kamara's Comeback

Though some pundits questioned Kamara’s potential after two seasons of declining statistics, he’s bounced back in a big way so far in 2024. In a Week 1 win against the Panthers, he had 83 yards rushing with a touchdown—5.5 yards a carry—to go along with five receptions. It’s early, but Kamara turning back the clock is a huge positive for New Orleans. The Saints host the Eagles in Week 3.