
Should I start Alvin Kamara or Jonnu Smith 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.
- Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

2.1FF projected
↑ +2.1 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
THE ALTERNATIVE

Jonnu Smith
TE · GBStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
Alvin Kamara
Fortified2.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.
Jonnu Smith
Fortified1.1
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyPros—
Jonnu Smith faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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