Alvin Kamara or Kalif Raymond?
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 7 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 | Kalif Raymond | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 1 rank Kalif Raymond ahead | #174#130–#222edge | #186#140–#229 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX83#62–#102edge | FLX131#124–#152 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.4edge | 6.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #177 overall | 5 #187 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -19 ranks · -58 val | -15 ranks · -40 val |
| Rostered | 56% | 9% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| 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 9, Alvin Kamara or Kalif Raymond?
- Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Kalif Raymond at WR61 (range #57–#74); on the flex board it is #83 vs #131. Projections: 10.4 vs 6.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kalif Raymond?
- Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Kalif Raymond WR72 (range #60–#85). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Kalif Raymond?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #177 overall and Kalif Raymond #187, 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.