Alvin Kamara's outfit might be the answer to his Christmas magic.
Alvin Kamara ran six touchdowns to tie a single-game NFL record as the New Orleans Saints quelled the Minnesota Vikings, 52-33, to secure their NFC South title for the fourth time in-a-row.
Kamara not only bested his record-tying touchdowns in the game, but it also exposed his career-high 155 rushing yards, which was the key to the Saints' upsurging supremacy.
The New Orleans Saints running back had a game of his life while donning his Christmas-themed shoes that acted as his 'lucky talisman' to end up with the game-changing record.
Kamara was a running Christmas tree on the field as he wore a red shoe on his right foot and a green shoe on his left. The 25-year-old player locked in six touchdowns, which was also set in the NFL book in 1929.
"It just feels good to have one of those days, just for the team. I'm not focused on personal, like, goals and yards and stuff like that. As long as the team has success, then personal success will come," Kamara said.
Regarding his sports attire, Kamara seemed to be unshaken even if the NFL management will fine him due to non-compliance. The Norcross-born running back added that if the NFL made him pay, he would match the fine for a donation in a charity drive. Moreover, he said that he was inspired by the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Since Alvin Kamara signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the New Orleans Saints, he has been busy contributing to what he can do for the team. He marked the Saints' playbook with 16 rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns in one season.
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Hall of Fame fullback Ernie Never's accomplishment was the previous record shattered by Kamara. Even if Kamara knew that the Vikings should not be underestimated, he jolted in the open for a 40-yard touchdown to open the game. He posted scoring runs of 1, 5, 6, 7, and 3 yards in a matchup with a defensive front of Minnesota plagued with injuries.
The loss handed the Vikings a sure elimination from playoff contention at 6-9. The recent points allowed by the Vikings are the highest allowed points of the franchise since 1963.
Meanwhile, Vikings coach Mike Zimmerman criticized himself for being too relaxed in the defense.
"They just mashed us up front. The worst one I've ever had as a coach. We couldn't slow them down. It would be 8-yard gain, 7-yard gain," Zimmerman commented.
Sean Payton, the Saints coach, knew that the game would end up in a crushing finale. He discovered that his squad could have stretched the lead further if not for Drew Brees' two interceptions, wherein one overextended toward Emmanuel Sanders's hands.
Brees, who just got back to the groove after his rib and lung injuries, burst 19 throws for 311 yards for the New Orleans.
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders recorded four catches for 83 yards and tight end Jared Cook hooked three passes for 82 yards. The Saints' combined rushing yards were the highest-encountered by the Vikings during the seven-season coaching of Zimmerman.
The Saints exploded for a total of 583 yards, the most number by a Viking's opponent.
In the third quarter, Irv Smith Jr. played as a magnet after grabbing two touchdown passes to boomerang the Vikings at 31-27. It was then halted with a couple of pulsating touchdown runs orchestrated by Alvin Kamara in the fourth quarter. The other one made by reserve quarterback Taysom Hill broke the winning code for the Saints.
Kamara's teammates were amazed by his record. Brees mentioned that it was awesome.
"Six touchdowns for a running back is just astounding," Brees praised Kamara.
Seeing how Kamara pulled a phenomenal drive, Coach Payton recalled that time in the NFL when Gale Sayer made six touchdowns when the Chicago Bears fought San Franciso in 1965.
"I'd say most of these players have no idea how good Gale Sayers was a big deal. He played fantastic," Payton stated.
Saints receiver Marquez Callaway took the motion in the defensive line, as he hampered Eric Wilson and paved a free throw for Drew Brees. Callaway caught Brees' pass and the next ball saw Cook running for the completion. With that, Kamara was able to launch a flashy dash to spark the Saints' lead to 24-14.
The Saints will visit the Carolina Panthers on January 3 as the Vikings prepare for the Detroit Lions.
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