Who should I start in Week 6, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?

Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB26 (range #24–#28) and Kenny Gainwell at RB34 (range #32–#36). Projections: 10.3 vs 7.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?

Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB34 (range #26–#45) vs Kenny Gainwell RB47 (range #34–#52). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Kenny Gainwell?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #130 overall and Kenny Gainwell #206, 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 Kenny Gainwell?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Alvin Kamara
Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Alvin Kamara

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

	Alvin Kamara	Kenny Gainwell
Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead	RB34#26–#45edge	RB47#34–#52
Week 6	RB26#24–#28edge	RB34#32–#36
Week 6 projection (PPR)	10.3edge	7.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #130 overalledge	4 #206 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+27 ranks · +112 val	-114 ranks · -505 val
Rostered	61%	56%
Bye	8	10
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Back) · LIMIT · 0.75213% 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 6, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?: Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB26 (range #24–#28) and Kenny Gainwell at RB34 (range #32–#36). Projections: 10.3 vs 7.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?: Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB34 (range #26–#45) vs Kenny Gainwell RB47 (range #34–#52). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Kenny Gainwell?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #130 overall and Kenny Gainwell #206, 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.