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Should I start Alvin Kamara or Brock Bowers 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.
  • Brock Bowers: 12.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated · Standard

Brock Bowers
Why this pick?

Brock Bowers

Fortified11.1
ESPN11.4
Sleeper11.0
FantasyPros—

Brock Bowers faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Alvin Kamara

Fortified2.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.

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.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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