Alvin Kamara or RJ Harvey?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: RJ Harvey
  • Rest of season: RJ Harvey — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: RJ Harvey

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

Alvin KamaraRJ Harvey
Rest of season
1 of 8 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 7 rank RJ Harvey ahead
RB39#31–#51RB31#25–#34edge
Week 5RB26#19–#34RB25#14–#33edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.810.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #154 overall7 #115 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +11 val-24 ranks · -188 val
Rostered62%83%
Bye810
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Back) · DNP → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.95% to playNo 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 5, Alvin Kamara or RJ Harvey?
RJ Harvey. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB26 (range #19–#34) and RJ Harvey at RB25 (range #14–#33). Projections: 10.8 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or RJ Harvey?
RJ Harvey. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB39 (range #31–#51) vs RJ Harvey RB31 (range #25–#34). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have RJ Harvey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for RJ Harvey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #154 overall and RJ Harvey #115, so RJ Harvey 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.