New Orleans Saints: 5 Bold predictions vs. Buccaneers, Week 5

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with running back Zach Line #42 and offensive lineman Larry Warford #67 after scoring a touchdown during the second half of game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLInk Field on September 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Saints won 33-27. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

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3. Alvin Kamara finishes the game with 2 touchdowns

Offensively, the New Orleans Saints feel a little stagnant especially with Bridgewater at their helm. Drew Brees brings a certain magic to the offense and it’s clear that it’s missing from the team. Even though they are a bit stagnant, the offense does have a few bright spots with guys like Michael Thomas, Taysom Hill and Alvin Kamara. Of all three, Kamara has the biggest upside, though.

Coming into Week 5, Kamara has only scored once this season. Considering how impressive he was last season, only one touchdown is underwhelming. However, facing off against the Tampa Bay Bucs should help Kamara to right the ship. Most notably, I predict that Kamara will finish the game with a pair of touchdowns: one from rushing and the other a receiving touchdown.

Of course, the passing touchdown piggybacks off my idea and hope that Bridgewater will rely more on the impact players. As for the rushing touchdown, it’s only a matter of time before Kamara finds the end zone again. With Bridgewater not making as many big plays in the air, Kamara needs to go to the ground to help the team win.

Last week, the Bucs held the Rams to under 50 yards rushing which doesn’t bode well for Kamara but yards aren’t everything. Kamara has put up less than stellar numbers and still scored so it’s going to come down to how tough he plays. Considering the way he’s been breaking tackles, two scores for Kamara should be a breeze.

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