Saints head coach Kellen Moore accuses of “bias” after a dangerous foul by a Bears player on Alvin Kamara: “The win was so close — if the refs had been fairer.”
Saints head coach Kellen Moore accuses of “bias” after a dangerous foul by a Bears player on Alvin Kamara: “The win was so close — if the refs had been fairer.”
October 19, 2025
What was meant to be a rebound opportunity for the New Orleans Saints turned into a night of frustration and controversy, as veteran running back Alvin Kamara suffered a painful knee setback following a late, unnecessary shove from a Chicago Bears defender. While Kamara managed to stay in the game, he was clearly not at full strength afterward — a factor that ultimately played a major role in the Saints’ heartbreaking 26-14 loss at Soldier Field.
Rattler to Taysom to AK. we gettin' tricky
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From the opening minutes, the Bears controlled the tempo with aggressive defense and powerful running, piling up 222 rushing yards and forcing four Saints turnovers. But the real turning point came midway through the third quarter, when emotions flared on both sidelines.
On a jet sweep to the right, Kamara appeared ready to step out of bounds before Bears defender Colston Loveland delivered a blatant late shove, sending him crashing into the bench area. Kamara got up clutching his knee, limping back to the huddle before being examined briefly by medical staff. Though he continued playing, his explosive cuts and acceleration were noticeably diminished.
The Saints’ sideline — and later the entire Who Dat Nation — erupted in anger when no penalty flag was thrown. Coaches protested furiously, and head coach Kellen Moore was seen restraining several players to avoid escalation. After the game, Moore didn’t hide his frustration.
“We were six points away, momentum on our side, and AK was starting to take over,” Moore said. “Then that happens — a shove when he’s already out of bounds — and nothing. No flag. No accountability.”
He paused briefly, his tone turning cold and deliberate:
“We respect physical football — we live for it — but there’s a difference between tough and reckless. Tonight, that line was crossed. What hurts most is that it feels like no one cared enough to make it right. Victory was within reach — if only the officials had been fair.”
The Bears capitalized on the chaos, closing the game behind rookie kicker Jake Moody’s four field goals and a short touchdown drive to seal the win. Meanwhile, the Saints — now 1-6 — struggled to regain rhythm without their offensive centerpiece at full strength.
Sources inside the team confirmed that Kamara’s knee tightened up as the game went on, limiting his burst and agility during crucial fourth-quarter drives. A potential comeback faded, replaced by frustration and visible exhaustion on the Saints sideline.
The team is now awaiting medical results to determine the extent of Kamara’s injury and reviewing game footage to decide whether to file an official complaint with the NFL regarding the uncalled late hit.
For the Saints, this wasn’t just another defeat — it was a bitter reminder that even the toughest teams can be undone, not by their own mistakes, but by moments that feel anything but fair.
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