Jordan Mason vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jordan Mason this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (6.1 vs 4.6).
Jordan Mason faces TB, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Alvin Kamara faces LV, the 12th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jordan Mason, and it isn't close: 16.2 points of value over replacement separate them (-43.2 vs -59.4).
The draft market agrees: Jordan Mason goes first at ADP 111.6 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordan MasonMIN | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.1 | 4.6 | Mason +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #4 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 77.2 | Mason +16.2 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -43.2 | -59.4 | Mason +16.2 |
| Overall rank | #123 | #137 | Mason by 14 |
| Position rank | RB40 | RB43 | |
| Market ADP | 111.6 | 148.7 | Kamara +37.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jordan Mason or Alvin Kamara in Week 3?
Start Jordan Mason this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (6.1 vs 4.6).
Should I draft Jordan Mason or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Mason. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -43.2 value over replacement, vs 77.2 points and -59.4 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).