Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or D'Andre Swift


Week 4 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
9.6 38.5 0.2 2.5 15.7 0.1

Alvin Kamara News

Alvin Kamara expected to carry the load

Friday, October 2, 7:33 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is in line for more work with Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve. Ian Rapoport reported that Kamara is expected to "carry the load" while Etienne is out, but this still looks like a backfield that will involve Kendre Miller. Head coach Kellen Moore said Thursday that Kamara and Miller will handle the work and noted that the Saints do not expect one back to do everything. Kamara has had nine carries in each of his two games since returning from an MCL sprain, turning those 18 attempts into 51 yards. He has also caught six of seven targets for 12 yards. Those numbers have not been exciting, but the opportunity is changing quickly now that Etienne will miss at least four games. Miller had six touches against Las Vegas last week and should remain part of the rotation. Kamara is RB27 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings ahead of Monday night's matchup with Atlanta, and the expected bump in touches puts him back in the flex mix.


Week 4 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
15.6 72.2 0.6 2.4 19.7 0.1

D'Andre Swift News

D'Andre Swift Has No Injury Designation for Week 4

Friday, October 2, 11:38 AM

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (knee) is off the final injury report after a brief scare Thursday. Swift was added to the report with the knee issue and did not practice, but Courtney Cronin of ESPN reported that he returned as a full participant Friday and has no game designation for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. Swift is coming off 20 carries for 84 yards in Monday night's win over Philadelphia, and he also caught two passes for four yards. He has 253 rushing yards and three touchdowns through three games. Kyle Monangai has stayed involved behind him, but Swift has led Chicago in carries every week so far. RotoBaller ranks him as RB15 for Week 4. Friday's full practice puts Swift back on track to handle his usual role Sunday.


Alvin Kamara vs. D'Andre Swift

Still trying to decide between Kamara and Swift? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Alvin Kamara is projected to score 9.6 points this week while D'Andre Swift is projected to score 15.6 points.