Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Alvin Kamara
  • Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Alvin Kamara

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Alvin KamaraKaleb Johnson
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 1 rank Kaleb Johnson ahead
RB39#31–#51edgeRB59#55–#71
Week 5RB26#20–#33edgeRB44#38–#50
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.5edge6.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #154 overalledge3 #252 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+9 ranks · +31 val-2 ranks · -3 val
Rostered62%6%
Bye811
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Back) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.84756% to playNo 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 5, Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?
Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB26 (range #20–#33) and Kaleb Johnson at RB44 (range #38–#50). Projections: 10.5 vs 6.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?
Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB39 (range #31–#51) vs Kaleb Johnson RB59 (range #55–#71). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Kaleb Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #154 overall and Kaleb Johnson #252, 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.