Saints' Alvin Kamara surpasses Calvin Johnson, Ezekiel Elliott, and others in NFL history during latest performance
Veteran players get opportunities for NFL history here and there. For New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, he joined some elite names in recent league history with his performance in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills.
The Saints came up short on the scoreboard, but it was another productive day for the long-time starter at RB and fan favorite for New Orleans.
Alvin Kamara takes another step forward in NFL history
According to Saints PR, Kamara has now totaled 11,846 scrimmage yards after the game against Buffalo. He's passed legends like Calvin Johnson and Antonio Gates in that statistical department. As far as notable running backs, he also passed former Dallas Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliott on Sunday.
After today’s performance, Alvin Kamara now has 11,846 career scrimmage yards, now 75th all-time in @NFL history, surpassing Calvin Johnson, Antonio Gates and Ezekiel Elliott. https://t.co/tinDFxtmhR
— New Orleans Saints PR (@SaintsPR)September 28, 2025
The long-time Saints star is known for his abilities on the ground and in the receiving game.
For years, he has been looked at as one of the most reliable pass catchers out of the backfield, and that began many seasons ago with Drew Brees and Sean Payton. Kamara has been a model of consistency, and no one has ever doubted his work ethic and effort.
Now, he's gone through seasons with other quarterbacks like Teddy Bridgewater, Jameis Winston, Derek Carr, and now Spencer Rattler as his QB. All of those guys have had different skillsets and strengths, but Kamara has always remained resilient and consistent. He will certainly be in the franchise's hall of fame when he hangs up his cleats at the end of his playing career.
Many fans are hoping he will never wear colors that aren't black and gold. He even noted that he would love to remain in New Orleans for his entire career last season, but with the team's continued struggles, it'll be interesting to see if the Saints consider shopping Kamara on the trade market at some point. Only time will tell.
DK Metcalf Shreds Vikings Secondary in Steelers’ 24-21 Victory in Ireland
Before Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf made it clear he had no time for sightseeing.
"I'm not here to explore. I'm here for the football game," Metcalf said before the matchup, via Noah Strackbein of Pittsburgh Steelers on SI. "It'll be interesting to see it on the flight out and when we go in the bus to the game, but I'm here to play a football game."
Metcalf clearly wasn't just talking a big game. He took care of business in Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin.
DK Metcalf shredded Minnesota Vikings secondary
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Metcalf powered the Steelers offense on Sunday. Early in the second quarter, the QB found the WR on an 80-yard touchdown, giving Pittsburgh a 14-3 lead. According to Next Gen Stats, he hit a top speed of 21.17 mph on the TD.
The explosive play was one of many in a big first half for Metcalf. At halftime, he had four receptions for 122 yards and one TD catch. He would finish the game with five receptions for a season-high 126 yards and one TD catch.
Metcalf's performance will alleviate some concerns about the Steelers' passing attack. Entering Sunday's game, Pittsburgh ranked 24th in the NFL in passing yards (184 YPG). Minnesota, meanwhile, was third in passing yards allowed (141.3).
Earlier this week, Rodgers admitted the aerial attack was underperforming. However, he added it would start clicking when he got the ball in the hands of Metcalf and other playmakers.
"I can play better for sure," Rodgers said, per Will Graves of the Associated Press. "You know, it's just about sometimes you just have to take what the defense gives you and be comfortable with that. Some of our best plays are just getting the ball into our playmakers' hands and letting them go. So, I just needed to be disciplined like I usually am and get the ball to the guys."
Rodgers should continue to find ways to target Metcalf. The Steelers offense is more explosive when he's involved. Just look at how dynamic it was in the first half of Sunday's game.
