Rachaad White vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rachaad White by 0.3 projected points (4.9 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rachaad White faces SEA, the 27th-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 Rachaad White: a clear but modest edge of 13.7 points of value over replacement (-45.7 vs -59.4).
The draft market agrees: Rachaad White goes first at ADP 130.0 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
| Rachaad WhiteWAS | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | SEA | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 4.9 | 4.6 | White +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.9 | 77.2 | White +13.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -45.7 | -59.4 | White +13.7 |
| Overall rank | #126 | #137 | White by 11 |
| Position rank | RB41 | RB43 | |
| Market ADP | 130.0 | 148.7 | Kamara +18.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Should I start Rachaad White or Alvin Kamara in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rachaad White by 0.3 projected points (4.9 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rachaad White or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Rachaad White. He projects 90.9 fantasy points with -45.7 value over replacement, vs 77.2 points and -59.4 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).