Alvin Kamara · Rhamondre Stevenson · 2026 week 5

Alvin Kamara or Rhamondre Stevenson?

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

Start Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson projects 4 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 5, drawing LV — the 14th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara	vs MIN	9.1	30th · tough	11.7	831	Questionable
Rhamondre Stevenson START	vs LV	13.1	14th	9.6	1,423	healthy

RBs vs MIN recently: D'Andre Swift 7.9 pts (W2) · Bucky Irving 5.8 pts (W3) · Ollie Gordon 16 pts (W4).

RBs vs LV recently: Omarion Hampton 15.5 pts (W2) · Travis Etienne 7 pts (W3) · Kenneth Walker 29.9 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Rhamondre Stevenson projects 4 points higher in PPR.
Alvin Kamara faces MIN, 30th most generous to RBs.
Alvin Kamara is flagged WATCH.
Rhamondre Stevenson faces LV, 14th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rhamondre Stevenson carries the higher trade value — 1,423 against 831 (a 42% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rhamondre Stevenson gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +727 and Rhamondre Stevenson -571 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.