Alvin Kamara · Jonathon Brooks · 2026 week 9

Alvin Kamara or Jonathon Brooks?

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

Start Alvin KamaraAlvin Kamara projects 3 PPR points clear of Jonathon Brooks in week 9, drawing CLE — the 16th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara START	vs CLE	9.4	16th	10.2	680	Questionable
Jonathon Brooks	@ NO	6.4	1st · soft	4.7	–	IR

RBs vs CLE recently: Derrick Henry 4 pts (W6) · Tony Pollard 33.5 pts (W7) · Jaylen Warren 20.3 pts (W8).

RBs vs NO recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 15.7 pts (W5) · Tyrone Tracy Jr. 16.5 pts (W6) · Jaylen Warren 13.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Alvin Kamara projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Alvin Kamara faces CLE, 16th most generous to RBs.
Alvin Kamara is flagged WATCH.
Jonathon Brooks faces NO, 1st most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 680 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.