Who should I start in Week 9, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?

Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37). Projections: 10.4 vs 9.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?

Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen 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 #174 overall and Braelon Allen #125, so Braelon Allen carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Braelon Allen
Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Braelon Allen

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	Alvin Kamara	Braelon Allen
Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 6 rank Braelon Allen ahead	RB42#32–#53	RB29#26–#31edge
Week 9	RB30#25–#35	RB29#17–#37edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.4edge	9.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #174 overall	7 #125 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-16 ranks · -50 val	+65 ranks · +233 val
Rostered	56%	86%
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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Who should I start in Week 9, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?: Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37). Projections: 10.4 vs 9.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?: Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen 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 #174 overall and Braelon Allen #125, so Braelon Allen carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.