Who should I start in Week 3, Alvin Kamara or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Alvin Kamara is RB45 (range #39–#51) and Chris Rodriguez Jr. is RB45 (range #45–#46) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?

Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB54 (range #51–#59). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Chris Rodriguez Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Chris Rodriguez Jr. #135, 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.

Alvin Kamara or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?

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: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Alvin Kamara	Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 2 rank Chris Rodriguez Jr. ahead	RB50#47–#53edge	RB54#51–#59
Week 3	RB45#39–#51	RB45#45–#46
Week 3 projection (PPR)	7.1edge	5.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overall	6 #135 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-7 ranks · -26 val	+2 ranks · +9 val
Rostered	38%	43%
Bye	8	7
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 Chris Rodriguez Jr.?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Alvin Kamara is RB45 (range #39–#51) and Chris Rodriguez Jr. is RB45 (range #45–#46) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Chris Rodriguez Jr.?: Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB54 (range #51–#59). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Chris Rodriguez Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Chris Rodriguez Jr. #135, 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.