Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or Jaylen Warren

Saturday, November 30, 6:02 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara's production slowed in recent weeks. Kamara averaged 18.4 PPR points in the first six weeks of the season, but in Weeks 7 through 11, his fantasy score dipped to 12.4 per game. The Saints' Week 12 bye brought Kamara a welcome break, and now he gets to square off against a Los Angeles Rams defense that Saquon Barkley just gashed for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Too bad New Orleans doesn't have the blocking the Eagles do, but Kamara will see steady volume. On the season, he is averaging 16.6 carries and 6.6 targets per game. The Rams have given up 4.59 yards per carry and a league-worst 92% catch rate to opposing running backs this year. Kamara is a must-start regardless of his matchup and he is set up well for a solid rebound in his return from the bye.

Saturday, November 30, 2:00 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren had his best showing of the season in Week 12 and will carry some positive momentum into Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have been difficult to run on in 2024, allowing the 12th-fewest rushing yards to opposing backs. This contest is projected to be close and have a fair amount of points scored, however, so Warren should be utilized throughout as a weapon both on the ground and through the air. With Najee Harris still getting the bulk of the carries, Warren can't be confidently started as a top-24 option, but the 26-year-old offers some upside as a flex play this week.