Alvin Kamara vs Omarion Hampton
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Alvin Kamara by 0.1 projected points (9.5 vs 9.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Alvin Kamara faces CAR, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Omarion Hampton faces BAL, the 19th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Alvin Kamara by 1.4 points of value over replacement (16.1 vs 14.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Omarion Hampton first (ADP 22.2 vs 148.7). If the model is right, Alvin Kamara is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Alvin KamaraNOR | Omarion HamptonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | CAR | BAL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 9.5 | 9.4 | Kamara +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 162.8 | 161.3 | Kamara +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 16.1 | 14.6 | Kamara +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #57 | #60 | Kamara by 3 |
| Position rank | RB25 | RB26 | |
| Market ADP | 148.7 | 22.2 | Kamara +126.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Alvin Kamara or Omarion Hampton in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Alvin Kamara by 0.1 projected points (9.5 vs 9.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Alvin Kamara or Omarion Hampton in 2026 fantasy football?
Alvin Kamara. He projects 162.8 fantasy points with 16.1 value over replacement, vs 161.3 points and 14.6 for Omarion Hampton (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.