Alvin Kamara · Mike Washington Jr. · 2026 week 8

Alvin Kamara or Mike Washington Jr.?

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

Start Mike Washington Jr.Mike Washington Jr. projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 8, drawing NYJ — the 14th-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 10.2 693 healthy
Mike Washington Jr. START @ NYJ 5.3 14th 3.6 159 healthy

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

RBs vs NYJ recently: Quinshon Judkins 5 pts (W5) · Corey Kiner 5.7 pts (W6) · Ollie Gordon II 16.3 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alvin Kamara carries the higher trade value — 693 against 159 (a 77% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alvin Kamara gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara -3 and Mike Washington Jr. -12 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.