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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Najee Harris outscored Alvin Kamara by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Najee Harris is the clear pick. Alvin Kamara profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#41

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 8

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Alvin Kamara

Najee Harris

Head to Head

7.7 PPG12.8 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alvin Kamara is producing at 35% of elite pace and Najee Harris at 58%. That ranking gap means Alvin Kamara carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alvin Kamara vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Alvin Kamara and Najee Harris is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints running back put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 11 games; Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 12.8 in 17. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.1 points favors Najee Harris, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdowns; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alvin Kamara sits Week 8 while Najee Harris is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Alvin Kamara is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Alvin Kamara (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Alvin Kamara by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alvin Kamara's 11. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	12.8
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	218
Rushing Yards	471	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	59.4
Rushing TDs	1	6
Receptions	33	30
Receiving Yards	186	225
Targets	39	0
Total TDs	1	7
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 7.7 for Alvin Kamara in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 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 Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Alvin Kamara by 5.1 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.