Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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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 | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 1 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB41#34–#46edge | RB53#49–#56 |
| Week 7 | RB27#25–#34edge | RB39#33–#49 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.0edge | 6.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #163 overall | 4 #205 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -6 ranks · -20 val | -113 ranks · -503 val |
| Rostered | 57% | 49% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Back) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.84551% 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 7, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?
- Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB27 (range #25–#34) and Kenny Gainwell at RB39 (range #33–#49). Projections: 9.0 vs 6.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?
- Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB41 (range #34–#46) vs Kenny Gainwell RB53 (range #49–#56). 6 of 7 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 #163 overall and Kenny Gainwell #205, 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.