Zach Charbonnet 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 Zach Charbonnet by 0.2 projected points (3.4 vs 3.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Zach Charbonnet faces WAS, the 5th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Zach Charbonnet by 0.1 points of value over replacement (-83.1 vs -83.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Zach Charbonnet goes first at ADP 145.8 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach CharbonnetSEA | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | WAS | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 3.4 | 3.2 | Charbonnet +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 53.5 | 53.4 | Charbonnet +0.1 pts |
| Points per game | 3.1 | 3.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -83.1 | -83.1 | Charbonnet +0.1 |
| Overall rank | #163 | #164 | Charbonnet by 1 |
| Position rank | RB51 | RB52 | |
| Market ADP | 145.8 | 148.7 | Kamara +2.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | PUP | None |
Should I start Zach Charbonnet or Alvin Kamara in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Zach Charbonnet by 0.2 projected points (3.4 vs 3.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Zach Charbonnet or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Charbonnet. He projects 53.5 fantasy points with -83.1 value over replacement, vs 53.4 points and -83.1 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.