Alvin KamaraorMichael Carter?

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

Our call

Start Michael Carter

This one is close: Michael Carter projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Alvin Kamara, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Michael Carter, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs. The New York Giants have allowed 19% more fantasy points to RBs than average.

StatAlvin KamaraRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ETMichael CarterRB, TEN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection6.97.1
PPR projection8.68.5
Standard projection5.15.7
Rank this weekRB37RB34
Matchupvs LVat NYG
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game4.7—
Last season per game7.76.3
Snap share, last game29%—
Trade value——