Outlook Alvin Kamara
Reduced Role in Shared Backfield Caps Volume But Keeps Late-Round PPR Appeal Alive
Entering his tenth season with New Orleans, Alvin Kamara finds himself in a transitional phase. After the signing of Travis Etienne Jr., who sits atop the depth chart, Kamara is projected for a secondary role in a committee backfield. While he publicly welcomed Etienne and looks forward to a productive tandem, our models project a significant volume reduction, slating him for 92 carries and 27 receptions.
Kamara's draft stock has hovered steadily in the late-14th round, with his PPR ADP stabilizing around 147 after some offseason contract speculation. Despite early rumors of team tension, he surprised the franchise by reporting to OTAs in June, which eased immediate availability concerns. At this deflated market price, fantasy managers are drafting him as a low-risk depth option.
While his days as a weekly focal point are gone, his ownership remains high at 84%, reflecting his residual name value. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore plans to utilize Kamara's versatile skillset alongside Etienne. Our projections place his median expectation at 98.6 fantasy points, making him a useful bench stash in PPR formats where catching passes remains his path to relevance.
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Outlook RJ Harvey
Solid Pass-Catching Role Offers PPR Floor Despite Committee Concerns in Denver
RJ Harvey enters his sophomore season as the primary backup to J.K. Dobbins in Denver's backfield. While his 3.7 yards per carry average during his rookie campaign raised some eyebrows, our models project him to maintain a steady complementary role. We project him for 126 rushing attempts and 517 yards on the ground, sharing the workload with Dobbins while keeping rookie Jonah Coleman at bay.
Harvey's true fantasy value lies in his pass-catching ability. After securing 47 receptions for 356 yards and five touchdowns last year, our projections expect him to remain highly active in the passing game with 45 catches. This robust receiving floor explains why he maintains a 100% roster rate and is actively started in 76% of fantasy leagues.
Looking at draft trends, Harvey's ADP spiked into the third round in late May before stabilizing near pick 61. At this mid-round price, his stable receiving profile in a 1.0 PPR format represents a strong value rather than an over-hyped reach, making him a reliable flex option with RB2 upside if injuries strike the depth chart.
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