Who should I start in Week 9, Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?

Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Kaleb Johnson at RB97 (range #80–#105). Projections: 10.4 vs 0.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?

Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Kaleb Johnson RB73 (range #70–#80). 6 of 6 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 #174 overall and Kaleb Johnson #325, 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.

Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?

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: Alvin Kamara
Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Alvin Kamara

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	Alvin Kamara	Kaleb Johnson
Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank Kaleb Johnson ahead	RB42#32–#53edge	RB73#70–#80
Week 9	RB30#25–#35edge	RB97#80–#105
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.4edge	0.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #174 overalledge	3 #325 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-16 ranks · -50 val	-71 ranks · -75 val
Rostered	56%	2%
Bye	8	11
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 Kaleb Johnson?: Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Kaleb Johnson at RB97 (range #80–#105). Projections: 10.4 vs 0.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kaleb Johnson?: Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Kaleb Johnson RB73 (range #70–#80). 6 of 6 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 #174 overall and Kaleb Johnson #325, 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.