Alvin Kamara · Zach Charbonnet · 2026 week 1

Alvin Kamara or Zach Charbonnet?

Start Alvin KamaraAlvin Kamara projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Zach Charbonnet in week 1, drawing DET — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alvin Kamara START	@ DET	4.8	23rd · tough	6.2	903	healthy
Zach Charbonnet	vs NE	3.3	30th · tough	20.8	1,102	PUP

RBs vs DET recently: Jaylen Warren 27.1 pts (W16) · Aaron Jones 12.3 pts (W17) · Kyle Monangai 4.9 pts (W18).

RBs vs NE recently: Derrick Henry 22.8 pts (W16) · Breece Hall 18.9 pts (W17) · Jaylen Wright 2 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Zach Charbonnet carries the higher trade value — 1,102 against 903 (a 18% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Zach Charbonnet gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +150 and Zach Charbonnet +146 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.