Alvin KamaraorEmmett Johnson?

Week 10 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Alvin Kamara

Alvin Kamara outscores Emmett Johnson in 59% of simulations.

Emmett Johnson still comes out ahead in the other 41%, so Alvin Kamara is the better bet, not a sure thing. Alvin Kamara projects 1.1 half-PPR points ahead in Week 10. Alvin Kamara has the better matchup against the Carolina Panthers (19% more than average to RBs); Emmett Johnson faces the Atlanta Falcons (6% more than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Alvin Kamara
Floor
3.0
Median
8.0
Ceiling
17.3
Big game (20+):
6%
Dud (under 6):
33%
Emmett Johnson
Floor
1.4
Median
6.2
Ceiling
17.3
Big game (20+):
6%
Dud (under 6):
48%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

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StatAlvin KamaraRB, NO, Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 p.m. ETEmmett JohnsonRB, KC, Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection9.38.2
PPR projection11.29.2
Standard projection7.47.3
Rank this weekRB26RB34
Matchupvs CARat ATL
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game8.76.7
Last season per game7.7—
Snap share, last game49%30%
Trade value——