Who should I start in Week 3, Alvin Kamara or Raheim Sanders?

Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and Raheim Sanders at RB58 (range #56–#60). Projections: 7.1 vs 4.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Raheim Sanders?

Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Raheim Sanders RB72 (range #69–#74). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Raheim Sanders?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Raheim Sanders #409, 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 Raheim Sanders?

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 Kamara — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Alvin Kamara

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

	Alvin Kamara	Raheim Sanders
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 0 rank Raheim Sanders ahead	RB50#47–#53edge	RB72#69–#74
Week 3	RB45#39–#51edge	RB58#56–#60
Week 3 projection (PPR)	7.1edge	4.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overalledge	2 #409 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-7 ranks · -26 val	-24 ranks · -13 val
Rostered	38%	2%
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 Raheim Sanders?: Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB45 (range #39–#51) and Raheim Sanders at RB58 (range #56–#60). Projections: 7.1 vs 4.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Raheim Sanders?: Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB50 (range #47–#53) vs Raheim Sanders RB72 (range #69–#74). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Raheim Sanders?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #157 overall and Raheim Sanders #409, 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.