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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alvin Kamara is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alvin Kamara higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders 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

RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alvin Kamara

Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

7.7 PPG4.7 PPG

11 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Raheim Sanders: 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 Raheim Sanders at 21%. That ranking gap means Alvin Kamara carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alvin Kamara vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Alvin Kamara and Raheim Sanders 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 Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 for the Cleveland Browns (4 games).

That 3.0-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; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. 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 Raheim Sanders is off Week 10. 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

Alvin Kamara is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Raheim Sanders 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. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Alvin Kamara outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alvin Kamara played 11 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means Alvin Kamara contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Alvin Kamara scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 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.
•Raheim Sanders is 7 years younger than Alvin Kamara (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Raheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	4.7
Games Played	11	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	19
Rushing Yards	471	92
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	23.0
Rushing TDs	1	1
Receptions	33	3
Receiving Yards	186	21
Targets	39	4
Total TDs	1	1
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Alvin Kamara at 7.7 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. 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 Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alvin Kamara has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara outscored Raheim Sanders by 3.0 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.