
Should I start Alvin Kamara or Brian Thomas Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Alvin Kamara has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Alvin Kamara has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Alvin Kamara: 10.4 FP recent scoring average.
- Brian Thomas Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

3.3FF projected
↓ -0.8 vs ESPN
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THE ALTERNATIVE

Alvin Kamara
RB · NOStats & schedule ›2.1FF projected
↑ +2.1 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Brian Thomas Jr.
Fortified3.3
ESPN4.1
Sleeper2.4
FantasyPros—
Brian Thomas Jr. faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.
Alvin Kamara
Fortified2.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.
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