Alvin Kamara has been cleared to play in Week 9 despite dealing with a broken hand and fractured ribs. He has been limited in practice but is expected to maintain his typical workload against a Carolina defense that has struggled against running backs this season. However, his performance has dipped recently, scoring only two touchdowns in his last five games after a strong start to the season.

• Kamara is set to play despite injuries.
• Carolina's defense has allowed the most touchdowns to running backs this season.
• Kamara's recent performance has declined due to injuries.