Saints running back Alvin Kamara is facing an uphill battle as he appears unlikely to take the field for Monday night's game in Green Bay, with his status for the rest of the season now shrouded in uncertainty.

New Orleans interim head coach Darren Rizzi revealed today that the groin injury Kamara sustained last Sunday is more severe than the team had initially assessed. “The situation with Alvin right now is probably a little more significant than we initially thought,” Rizzi stated. “He’s week-to-week at the moment. To be honest, it doesn’t look great for this week, and we may need to see if it’s going to extend to multiple weeks. Right now, things aren’t looking positive.”

The Saints are at a critical juncture, as they could face mathematical elimination from playoff contention this week. If that scenario occurs, it raises questions about the team's strategy with Kamara and whether they would risk aggravating his injury by rushing him back onto the field. There’s a growing concern amongst fans and analysts alike that this could spell the end for Kamara's season.

As one of the premier running backs in the league, Kamara's absence would not only impact the Saints' offensive capabilities but could also influence their future plans, including potential roster changes heading into the offseason. Fans are left to wonder: How will the Saints adapt without their star player, and what’s next for Kamara? Will he be able to make a comeback, or is this just the beginning of a long recovery? Stay tuned as we follow this developing story.