Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?

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 KamaraMarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 1 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead
RB42#32–#53edgeRB58#45–#69
Week 9RB30#25–#35edgeRB57#48–#64
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.4edge3.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #174 overall4 #218 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-16 ranks · -50 val-42 ranks · -94 val
Rostered56%32%
Bye811
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Knee) · -- → LIMIT · 0.57314% to play

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 MarShawn Lloyd?
Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB57 (range #48–#64). Projections: 10.4 vs 3.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?
Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB58 (range #45–#69). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara 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 #174 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #218, 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.