Alvin Kamara or James Conner?
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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Alvin Kamara
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| Alvin Kamara | James Conner | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank James Conner ahead | RB50#47–#53edge | RB287#260–#313 |
| Week 3 | RB45#39–#51 | — |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 7.1 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #157 overalledge | 4 #244 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -26 val | -43 ranks · -76 val |
| Rostered | 38% | 9% |
| Bye | 8 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT |
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 James Conner?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Alvin Kamara and James Conner on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or James Conner?
- Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs James Conner RB287 (range #260–#313). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alvin Kamara for James Conner?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and James Conner #244, so Alvin Kamara 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.