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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Bhayshul TutenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alvin Kamara is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alvin Kamara is the better fantasy play this season.

Alvin Kamara is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 657 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bhayshul Tuten at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alvin Kamara higher, but do not fade Bhayshul Tuten entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#41PPG LEADER

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 8

RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Alvin Kamara

Bhayshul Tuten

Head to Head

7.7 PPG5.6 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alvin Kamara is producing at 35% of elite pace and Bhayshul Tuten at 25%. That ranking gap means Alvin Kamara carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alvin Kamara vs Bhayshul Tuten: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Alvin Kamara and Bhayshul Tuten for your lineup, you are not alone. Alvin Kamara finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (11 games), and Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (15 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Alvin Kamara is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdowns; Bhayshul Tuten posted 307 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Alvin Kamara has his bye in Week 8, and Bhayshul Tuten rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alvin Kamara (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Alvin Kamara outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bhayshul Tuten played 15 games in 2025 compared to Alvin Kamara's 11. That durability gap means Bhayshul Tuten contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Alvin Kamara caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Bhayshul Tuten is 6 years younger than Alvin Kamara (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Bhayshul Tuten: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Bhayshul Tuten
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	5.6
Games Played	11	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	84
Rushing Yards	471	307
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	20.5
Rushing TDs	1	5
Receptions	33	10
Receiving Yards	186	79
Targets	39	14
Total TDs	1	7
Age	30	24
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Alvin Kamara at 7.7 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Bhayshul Tuten in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alvin Kamara has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alvin Kamara and Bhayshul Tuten average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Bhayshul Tuten's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Bhayshul Tuten a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.