Alvin Kamara · Emmett Johnson · 2026 week 8

Alvin Kamara or Emmett Johnson?

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

Start Emmett JohnsonEmmett Johnson projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 8, drawing DEN — the 13th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alvin Kamara vs CLE 2.6 20th 10.2 607 healthy
Emmett Johnson START @ DEN 4.2 13th 3.4 123 healthy

RBs vs CLE recently: Braelon Allen 17.6 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4 pts (W6) · Tony Pollard 33.5 pts (W7).

RBs vs DEN recently: Kimani Vidal 11.6 pts (W5) · George Holani 8 pts (W6) · Zonovan Knight 6.3 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 607 against 123 (a 80% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +24 and Emmett Johnson -164 over the last 30 days.

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