Alvin Kamara · Kyle Monangai · 2026 week 2

Alvin Kamara or Kyle Monangai?

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

Start Kyle MonangaiKyle Monangai projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 2, drawing MIN — the 30th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara	@ BAL	5.3	10th	–	227	healthy
Kyle Monangai START	vs MIN	7.1	30th · tough	20.4	1,211	healthy

RBs vs BAL recently: Jonathan Taylor 22.1 pts (W1).

RBs vs MIN recently: MarShawn Lloyd 3.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyle Monangai carries the higher trade value — 1,211 against 227 (a 81% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyle Monangai gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +92 and Kyle Monangai +351 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.