Alvin Kamara · Kenny Gainwell · 2026 week 9

Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alvin Kamara or Kenny Gainwell? 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 5.1 PPR points clear of Kenny Gainwell in week 9, drawing CLE — the 16th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alvin Kamara START vs CLE 12.3 16th 10.2 784 healthy
Kenny Gainwell @ CHI 7.2 30th · tough 8.7 144 healthy

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

RBs vs CHI recently: Bijan Robinson 5.3 pts (W6) · Rhamondre Stevenson 17.5 pts (W7) · Jadarian Price 3.7 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 784 against 144 (a 82% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara -146 and Kenny Gainwell -43 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.