Alvin Kamara · MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 week 8

Alvin Kamara or MarShawn Lloyd?

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

Start MarShawn LloydMarShawn Lloyd projects 4.1 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 8, drawing CAR — the 2nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara	vs CLE	2.6	20th	10.2	607	healthy
MarShawn Lloyd START	vs CAR	6.7	2nd · soft	7.7	65	healthy

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

RBs vs CAR recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 13.7 pts (W4) · Dameon Pierce 11 pts (W6) · Bucky Irving 23 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

MarShawn Lloyd projects 4.1 points higher in PPR.
Alvin Kamara faces CLE, 20th most generous to RBs.
MarShawn Lloyd faces CAR, 2nd most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 607 against 65 (a 89% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +24 and MarShawn Lloyd -154 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.