Kyle Monangai vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (12.1 vs 10.2).
Kyle Monangai faces ATL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Alvin Kamara faces NYG, the 17th-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 Kyle Monangai, and it isn't close: 21.0 points of value over replacement separate them (34.7 vs 13.7).
The draft market agrees: Kyle Monangai goes first at ADP 108.8 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Questionable (Toe), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Alvin Kamara carries an injury flag of Questionable (Back), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ATL | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 12.1 | 10.2 | Monangai +1.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #5 | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 192.4 | 171.4 | Monangai +21.0 pts |
| Points per game | 11.3 | 10.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 34.7 | 13.7 | Monangai +21.0 |
| Overall rank | #45 | #55 | Monangai by 10 |
| Position rank | RB24 | RB27 | |
| Market ADP | 108.8 | 148.7 | Kamara +39.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Alvin Kamara in Week 6?
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (12.1 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Kyle Monangai or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Monangai. He projects 192.4 fantasy points with 34.7 value over replacement, vs 171.4 points and 13.7 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).