Ollie Gordon vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Alvin Kamara this week: Ollie Gordon is on bye in Week 6.
Alvin Kamara gets NYG, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 4.6 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Ollie Gordon: a clear but modest edge of 13.7 points of value over replacement (-45.6 vs -59.3).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ollie Gordon carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), 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.
| Ollie GordonMIA | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | Bye | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 0.0 | 4.6 | Kamara +4.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 91.0 | 77.3 | Gordon +13.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -45.6 | -59.3 | Gordon +13.7 |
| Overall rank | #122 | #135 | Gordon by 13 |
| Position rank | RB39 | RB42 | |
| Market ADP | - | 148.7 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I start Ollie Gordon or Alvin Kamara in Week 6?
Start Alvin Kamara this week: Ollie Gordon is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Ollie Gordon or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Ollie Gordon. He projects 91.0 fantasy points with -45.6 value over replacement, vs 77.3 points and -59.3 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).