Alvin Kamara or Woody Marks?

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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Alvin Kamara
  • Rest of season: Alvin Kamara — 3 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Alvin KamaraWoody Marks
Rest of season
3 of 6 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 3 rank Woody Marks ahead
RB40#31–#53edgeRB43#37–#50
Week 5RB27#25–#32edgeRB34#31–#38
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.0edge8.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #163 overall5 #168 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-2 ranks · -7 val-35 ranks · -133 val
Rostered62%54%
Bye88
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Back) · DNP · 0.51478% 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 Woody Marks?
Alvin Kamara. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB27 (range #25–#32) and Woody Marks at RB34 (range #31–#38). Projections: 10.0 vs 8.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or Woody Marks?
Alvin Kamara. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB40 (range #31–#53) vs Woody Marks RB43 (range #37–#50). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alvin Kamara ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alvin Kamara for Woody Marks?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #163 overall and Woody Marks #168, 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.