Outlook Alvin Kamara
MCL Sprain and Backfield Shift Cloud Veteran's Fantasy Value
Alvin Kamara faces an uphill battle to start 2026 after suffering an MCL sprain in late August that will sideline him for at least a month. Market sentiment has reacted swiftly to the injury. After hovering comfortably in the 140s throughout early August, his 1.0 PPR draft stock tumbled past pick 200, making him a falling asset in drafts.
Even before the injury, New Orleans' backfield hierarchy was shifting. With Travis Etienne Jr. handling the bulk of early-down work in camp, Kamara was already slated to transition toward high-leverage third-down and passing situations. His veteran presence remains valuable following his restructured contract, but workhorse duties are firmly in the past.
We project Kamara for 460 rushing yards, 35 receptions, and 127.0 fantasy points. Fantasy managers willing to absorb his early-season absence can view his depressed draft cost as a low-risk bench stash with PPR upside once he returns to the field.
Updated 14 hrs ago
Latest News Alvin Kamara
Outlook RJ Harvey
Pass-Catching Role Offers Standalone Value Amid Tumbling Draft Cost
Operating as the secondary option behind J.K. Dobbins in Denver's backfield, RJ Harvey enters his second season carving out clear passing-down responsibilities. Head coach Sean Payton noted Harvey is positioned to handle third-down duties, giving him standalone utility in PPR formats.
Coming off a rookie campaign with 47 receptions and five receiving scores, Harvey offers reliable pass-catching efficiency. Our projections forecast another solid complementary workload, pegging him for 150 carries, 575 rushing yards, 45 catches, and nine total touchdowns for 180.0 fantasy points.
Market sentiment has cooled considerably on Harvey over the summer. After holding an ADP near 65 in July, his draft cost has tumbled past pick 120 into double-digit rounds. That plunging draft price creates an appealing late-round buying opportunity relative to our projections.
Updated 14 hrs ago
