Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or De'Von Achane

Tuesday, October 7, 7:02 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara recorded a season-low eight carries for 27 yards and added four receptions for 28 yards in the Week 5 win over the Giants. He has now gone five straight games without a touchdown as defenses continue to focus on stopping him. The run game could start to open up, however, as Rashid Shaheed's 87-yard touchdown reception may force defenses to respect the big-play threat. Another concern is that Kamara's snap count fell to a season-low 37, accounting for just 56% of the team's offensive snaps. With Kendre Miller emerging and trade rumors swirling around Saints veterans, fantasy managers should monitor Kamara closely. He ranks as an RB2 against the Patriots.

Saturday, October 4, 10:31 AM

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane should be very busy in an extremely favorable matchup in Week 5, when his team rolls into Carolina. Achane is coming off a season-high 20 carries on Monday night against the Jets in Week 4, totaling a season-high 99 rushing yards and scoring his first rushing touchdown. His targets were down dramatically because the Dolphins played from ahead, but he could get more work as a receiver with Tyreek Hill (knee) done for the season. Coach Mike McDaniel knows that Achane is a key playmaker in the offense ans always is sure to get him his volume. The Panthers have been a good matchup for running backs, giving up three running back touchdowns in four weeks along with 110 rushing yards and 30.3 receiving yards per game to the position. Achane should continue to serve as the primary back in Miami, and even though he is sharing a little work with rookie Ollie Gordon II, he remains a great play in all formats. His big-play ability, consistent volume, and favorable matchup combine to place him at No. 5 in the RotoBaller RB rankings for this week.