Alvin Kamara or Ryan Flournoy?
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: Ryan Flournoy — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ryan Flournoy
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Alvin Kamara | Ryan Flournoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 6 rank Ryan Flournoy ahead | #174#130–#222 | #133#97–#209edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX83#62–#102edge | FLX87#75–#95 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.4edge | 9.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #177 overall | 7 #129 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -19 ranks · -58 val | +56 ranks · +199 val |
| Rostered | 56% | 38% |
| Bye | 8 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 9, Alvin Kamara or Ryan Flournoy?
- Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Ryan Flournoy at WR43 (range #35–#48); on the flex board it is #83 vs #87. Projections: 10.4 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Ryan Flournoy?
- Ryan Flournoy. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Ryan Flournoy WR58 (range #44–#78). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ryan Flournoy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Ryan Flournoy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #177 overall and Ryan Flournoy #129, so Ryan Flournoy 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.