Saints Offensive Star Suffers Serious Injury During Loss to Bears
NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – It was a tough afternoon for the New Orleans Saints. Not only did they fall 14–26 to the Chicago Bears at home, but they also saw rookie running back Kendre Miller suffer a serious knee injury that could sideline him for several weeks.
Miller had been one of the few bright spots for New Orleans early in the game, rushing for 54 yards on 10 carries before leaving midway through the third quarter. The injury occurred on a short-yardage play when Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tackled him low. Miller immediately grabbed his left knee, wincing in pain as trainers rushed to his side.
He was helped off the field and taken to the locker room, unable to return. Early reports indicate a potential MCL sprain, and an MRI scheduled for Monday will determine the exact severity of the injury.
“It’s tough to see that,” head coach Kellen Moore said after the game. “Kendre’s been working so hard and bringing great energy every week. We’ll wait for the medical results and hope for the best.”
After Miller’s exit, Alvin Kamara carried most of the offensive load, finishing with 91 total yards (65 rushing, 26 receiving). However, the Saints’ offense struggled overall, managing only two touchdowns — one early and another in garbage time.
Kendre Miller #saints
— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) October 20, 2025
Left knee injury. Replay from the game was impossible to see anything.
All-22 view shows a defender landing on his left leg from the outside creating a valgus moment likely stressing the MCL, maybe meniscus. Can’t see if it’s enough to stress ACL pic.twitter.com/LiPvRHQCY2
Quarterback Derek Carr completed 18 of 31 passes for 201 yards, throwing one interception, while the Saints’ defense — typically a team strength — had trouble containing Justin Fields, who threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns for Chicago.
The loss dropped New Orleans to 4–3, while the Bears improved to 3–4, snapping a two-game losing streak.
For Saints fans, the biggest concern isn’t just the defeat — it’s the health of Kendre Miller, a young talent who’s steadily earned his place in the backfield rotation.
As the team prepares for next week’s divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the entire Who Dat Nation is sending one unified message:
“Stay strong, Kendre. The Saints family is with you — always.” ⚜️💛🖤
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