Alvin KamaraorKenny Gainwell?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Kenny Gainwell
This one is close: Kenny Gainwell projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Alvin Kamara, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Kenny Gainwell, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Alvin KamaraRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Kenny GainwellRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| PPR projection | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Standard projection | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Rank this week | RB38 | RB35 |
| Matchup | vs LV | vs MIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Last season per game | 7.7 | 10.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 29% | 35% |
| Trade value | — | — |