The wait is finally over:(Hips and ribs ) as Saints’ Alvin kamara is ready to face the falcons

Alvin Kamara, the star running back for the New Orleans Saints, is gearing up to play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, despite nursing hip and rib injuries.

As an Atlanta native, Kamara is eager to take on his hometown team, especially since it’s an NFC South rivalry game.

Kamara’s stats are impressive, with 285 yards rushed in three games, making him the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL.

His track record against the Falcons is equally impressive, with 802 yards rushed on 174 carries (4.6 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 13 career games.

The Saints are looking to bounce back from last week’s 15-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which snapped their two-game winning streak . Meanwhile, the Falcons are seeking to recover from a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs .

Here are some key facts to keep in mind for Sunday’s game:

*Game Details*: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium ³

– *Injury Report*: Saints – Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs) questionable, Chris Olave (hamstring) questionable; Falcons – Bijan Robinson (shoulder) expected to play, Matt Judon (hamstring) expected to play ⁴

– *Stats*: Saints – 34.3 points per game, 153.0 rushing yards per game; Falcons – 307.3 yards per game, 199.7 passing yards per game ³