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 Kamara | Kaleb Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 1 rank Kaleb Johnson ahead | RB39#31–#51edge | RB59#55–#71 |
| Week 5 | RB26#20–#33edge | RB44#38–#50 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 10.5edge | 6.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #154 overalledge | 3 #252 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +9 ranks · +31 val | -2 ranks · -3 val |
| Rostered | 62% | 6% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Back) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.84756% to play | 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 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.