Alvin Kamara vs. Kenny Gainwell: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Alvin Kamara. Kamara is projected for 11.1 PPR points vs 7.3 for Kenny Gainwell, and faces the 1st-toughest defense against RBs this week.

Updated Oct 12, 12:34 AM ET

Alvin Kamara vs. Kenny Gainwell: Week 5 side by side

Alvin Kamara
RB · NO
Kenny Gainwell
RB · TB
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)11.17.3
Floor (lowest source)9.65.4
Ceiling (highest source)12.98.6
StatChasers projection11.1 (RB24)5.4 (RB47)
Opponentvs MINvs DAL
Opponent vs. position1st-toughest (14.2 pts/g allowed)13th-softest (21.9 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage40% carry share (last 8)13% carry share (last 4)
PositionRBRB
Our callSTART · RB2SIT · Bench

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