Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Braelon Allen
- Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Alvin Kamara | Braelon Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank Braelon Allen ahead | RB50#47–#53edge | RB55#49–#62 |
| Week 3 | RB45#39–#51 | RB40#37–#46edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 7.1edge | 6.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #157 overall | 5 #171 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -26 val | -3 ranks · -9 val |
| Rostered | 38% | 17% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?
- Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and Braelon Allen at RB40 (range #37–#46). Projections: 7.1 vs 6.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?
- Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Braelon Allen RB55 (range #49–#62). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Braelon Allen?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Braelon Allen #171, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.