Alvin Kamara scored his first three touchdowns of the season, and the New Orleans Saints shut out the Las Vegas Raiders 24-0 on Sunday.

Kamara converted short receptions into touchdowns of 36 and 16 yards. He also rushed for a 3-yard score.

Andy Dalton justified the Saints' decision to start him for a fifth straight game despite season-opening starter Jameis Winston having recovered enough from back and ankle injuries to be a full participant in practice this week.

Dalton was 22 of 30 for 229 yards and two TDs. His top receiver was Kamara, who had nine receptions for 96 yards to go with his 62 yards rushing.

Kamara has been having a productive season and had surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage in New Orleans' previous three games.