Rhamondre Stevenson vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (11.7 vs 10.1).
Rhamondre Stevenson faces CHI, the 6th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Alvin Kamara faces PIT, the 22nd-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 Rhamondre Stevenson: a clear but modest edge of 6.9 points of value over replacement (25.8 vs 18.9).
The draft market agrees: Rhamondre Stevenson goes first at ADP 60.4 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Alvin Kamara carries an injury flag of Questionable (Back), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | CHI | PIT | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 11.7 | 10.1 | Stevenson +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 184.8 | 177.9 | Stevenson +6.9 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 10.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 25.8 | 18.9 | Stevenson +6.9 |
| Overall rank | #45 | #52 | Stevenson by 7 |
| Position rank | RB24 | RB25 | |
| Market ADP | 60.4 | 148.7 | Kamara +88.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Alvin Kamara in Week 7?
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (11.7 vs 10.1).
Should I draft Rhamondre Stevenson or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Rhamondre Stevenson. He projects 184.8 fantasy points with 25.8 value over replacement, vs 177.9 points and 18.9 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).