Alvin Kamara or Kaytron Allen?

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: Alvin Kamara
  • Rest of season: Alvin Kamara4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Alvin Kamara

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Alvin KamaraKaytron Allen
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank Kaytron Allen ahead
RB50#47–#53edgeRB69#57–#83
Week 3RB45#39–#51edgeRB66#59–#72
Week 3 projection (PPR)7.1edge1.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #157 overalledge4 #242 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-7 ranks · -26 val-10 ranks · -16 val
Rostered38%5%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Alvin Kamara or Kaytron Allen?
Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and Kaytron Allen at RB66 (range #59–#72). Projections: 7.1 vs 1.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kaytron Allen?
Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Kaytron Allen RB69 (range #57–#83). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Kaytron Allen?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Kaytron Allen #242, 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.