Alvin KamaraorEmmett Johnson?

Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Alvin Kamara

This one is close: Alvin Kamara projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Emmett Johnson, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Alvin Kamara, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs. The Miami Dolphins have allowed 20% more fantasy points to RBs than average.

StatAlvin KamaraRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ETEmmett JohnsonRB, KC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection6.96.8
PPR projection8.67.9
Standard projection5.15.6
Rank this weekRB36RB39
Matchupvs LVat MIA
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game4.76.2
Last season per game7.7—
Snap share, last game29%18%
Trade value——