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Jalen Nailor or Alvin Kamara

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor

WR • Las Vegas Raiders LV
Alvin Kamara

Alvin Kamara

RB • New Orleans Saints NO
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Nailor over Kamara

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Nailor ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 4.68
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.78 20.34 0.07 4.68
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Outlook Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor at New England — Concussion Protocol Clouds Week 5 Status

Nailor is working through the concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's contest, and he was the team's only player absent from Wednesday's practice. While he is listed as an outside starter opposite Tre Tucker, his availability for the road tilt against New England is uncertain, so check back regularly for official updates.

Even if cleared, Nailor remains tough to trust after producing just five catches for 52 yards through three games. Our models project him for around two receptions and 20 yards (4.7 fantasy points), making him an easy bench option across standard fantasy leagues.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Kamara over Nailor

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Kamara ... 66.67%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.79
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
7.67 25.19 0.46 2.99 14.78 0.01 10.79
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Outlook Alvin Kamara

Alvin Kamara vs MIN — Back Injury Threatens Expanded Role as Lead Option

Kamara missed Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, creating immediate availability concerns ahead of Sunday's home tilt. With primary backfield partner Travis Etienne sidelined on injured reserve, Kamara is positioned to lead the backfield over Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson, provided he gains medical clearance.

If he is cleared, fantasy managers should treat him as a solid RB2 or flex play in PPR leagues, but be sure to check back frequently for late-week practice reports. Our projections anticipate roughly 10.8 fantasy points, supported by approximately 8 carries, 3 receptions, and moderate red-zone involvement against a tough Vikings defense.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Jalen Nailor
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11616.0160
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Alvin Kamara
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
7233.325350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
16593.726400
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jalen Nailor
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Alvin Kamara
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jalen Nailor
OWN
 
10%
-1.84 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-0.3 compared to last week
OWN/START Alvin Kamara
OWN
90%
+7.46 compared to last week
START
36%
+13.4 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jalen Nailor
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Alvin Kamara
28th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jalen Nailor

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 116th with 5.20 total points (1.30 avg).
  • Currently 79.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Concussion (Since Oct 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 90th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -3, Rec Yards: -46 Rec TDs: -1,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 515, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Alvin Kamara

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 28th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 24.10 total points (6.03 avg).
  • Currently 74 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Back (Since Oct 7, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among RB.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 16th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 100th among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 34th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 74 (18.50 per game) and is currently ranked 50th among RB.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 2 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -182, Rush AVG: -0.9 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: -2, Rec Yards: -2 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 500, RUSH TDS: 7, REC: 35, REC YDS: 250, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jalen Nailor

CONCUSSION - Since Oct 4, 2026

Nailor did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 5 versus the Patriots.
Injury Alvin Kamara

BACK - Since Oct 7, 2026

Kamara was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 5 versus the Vikings.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jalen Nailor

Week 5
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.25309.5053813.57
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 31.00 total points (7.75 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 309.50 per game and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 416 (104.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 822 (205.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.25 per game and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -24, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Matchups Alvin Kamara

Week 5
New Orleans Saints VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.75314.75741615.30
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 7th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 48.00 total points (12.00 avg).
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 314.75 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in rush defense with 378 (94.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 881 (220.25 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 2 in sacks with 16 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 12.75 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +113.75, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -9.58,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jalen Nailor
9.30
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Alvin Kamara
13.61
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jalen Nailor
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 MIN 5 13 9 179 19.9 1 0 0 0 0
2023 MIN 2 6 3 29 9.7 0 0 0 0 0
2024 MIN 15 43 28 414 14.8 6 3 -4 -1.3 0
2025 MIN 16 54 29 444 15.3 4 2 13 6.5 0
2026 LV 3 11 5 52 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 50 23 234 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 36 21 307 14.6 3 2 3 1.8 0
Totals 44 132 77 1151 14.9 11 5 9 1.8 0
Career Alvin Kamara
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2017 NO 16 120 728 6.1 8 101 82 826 10.1 5
2018 NO 15 194 883 4.6 14 105 81 709 8.8 4
2019 NO 14 171 797 4.7 5 97 81 533 6.6 1
2020 NO 16 210 1031 4.9 17 109 85 773 9.1 5
2021 NO 13 240 898 3.7 4 67 47 439 9.3 5
2022 NO 15 223 898 4.0 2 77 57 490 8.6 2
2023 NO 13 180 694 3.9 5 87 75 466 6.2 1
2024 NO 14 228 950 4.2 6 89 68 543 8.0 2
2025 NO 12 134 482 3.6 1 41 35 190 5.4 0
2026 NO 3 25 74 3.0 2 14 11 47 4.3 0
ON PACE 14 113 333 3.0 9 63 50 212 4.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 13 181 709 3.9 4 72 59 400 6.7 1
Totals 132 1743 7520 4.3 64 793 625 5036 8.1 25
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SEA vs SF
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