Tony Pollard vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Alvin Kamara by 0.6 projected points (10.2 vs 9.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Alvin Kamara faces NYG, the 17th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tony Pollard faces IND, the 27th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Tony Pollard ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Tony Pollard by 4.5 points of value over replacement (18.2 vs 13.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Tony Pollard goes first at ADP 69.7 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Alvin Kamara carries an injury flag of Questionable (Back), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tony PollardTEN | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | IND | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.6 | 10.2 | Kamara +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #27 | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 175.9 | 171.4 | Pollard +4.5 pts |
| Points per game | 10.3 | 10.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 18.2 | 13.7 | Pollard +4.5 |
| Overall rank | #54 | #55 | Pollard by 1 |
| Position rank | RB26 | RB27 | |
| Market ADP | 69.7 | 148.7 | Kamara +79.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Tony Pollard or Alvin Kamara in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Alvin Kamara by 0.6 projected points (10.2 vs 9.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tony Pollard or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Tony Pollard. He projects 175.9 fantasy points with 18.2 value over replacement, vs 171.4 points and 13.7 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.