When news broke last week that Alvin Kamara would be a New Orleans Saints team captain for the remainder of the season, it was easy to wonder why he wasn’t already a captain. He’s one of the faces and biggest leaders on the team.

Darren Rizzi handed a game ball to running back Alvin Kamara following their win over the Falcons. The Saints’ newest team captain played a big part in Week 11:

Despite the bad vibes around the team, Kamara keeps on chugging, and he made a little franchise history against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. On a seven-yard carry in the first quarter, Kamara broke the Saints franchise record for career rushing yards.