Alvin Kamara · Emanuel Wilson · 2026 week 5

Alvin Kamara or Emanuel Wilson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alvin Kamara or Emanuel Wilson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Emanuel WilsonEmanuel Wilson projects 3.2 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 5, drawing SF — the 13th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara	vs MIN	8.9	30th · tough	11.7	951	healthy
Emanuel Wilson START	vs SF	12.1	13th	12.5	838	healthy

RBs vs MIN recently: D'Andre Swift 7.9 pts (W2) · Bucky Irving 5.8 pts (W3) · Ollie Gordon 16 pts (W4).

RBs vs SF recently: De'Von Achane 9.3 pts (W2) · Jeremiyah Love 16.9 pts (W3) · RJ Harvey 9.3 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Emanuel Wilson projects 3.2 points higher in PPR.
Alvin Kamara faces MIN, 30th most generous to RBs.
Emanuel Wilson faces SF, 13th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 951 against 838 (a 12% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +814 and Emanuel Wilson +838 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.