Who should I start in Week 3, Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?

MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41). Projections: 7.1 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?

MarShawn Lloyd. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alvin Kamara for MarShawn Lloyd?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, so MarShawn Lloyd 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 MarShawn Lloyd?

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: MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season: MarShawn Lloyd — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: MarShawn Lloyd

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

	Alvin Kamara	MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 4 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead	RB50#47–#53	RB35#32–#41edge
Week 3	RB45#39–#51	RB32#29–#41edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	7.1	9.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overall	8 #104 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-7 ranks · -26 val	+87 ranks · +369 val
Rostered	38%	80%
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 3, Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?: MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41). Projections: 7.1 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?: MarShawn Lloyd. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for MarShawn Lloyd?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, so MarShawn Lloyd 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.