Alvin Kamara or Travis Etienne Jr.?

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: Travis Etienne Jr. — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Travis Etienne Jr.

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Alvin KamaraTravis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 6 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead
RB42#32–#53RB34#26–#52edge
Week 9RB30#25–#35edgeRB89#81–#95
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.4edge0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #174 overall7 #115 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-16 ranks · -50 val-25 ranks · -198 val
Rostered56%81%
Bye88
StatusNo injury designationIR

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 Travis Etienne Jr.?
Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB30 (range #25–#35) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB89 (range #81–#95). Projections: 10.4 vs 0.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Travis Etienne Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB42 (range #32–#53) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB34 (range #26–#52). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Etienne Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Travis Etienne Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #174 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #115, so Travis Etienne Jr. 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.