Who Should I Start? Alvin Kamara or Sione Vaki

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Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
10.3	33.1	0.2	3.1	19.5	0.1

Alvin Kamara News

Alvin Kamara Back at Practice Thursday

Thursday, November 5, 11:37 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) returned to practice on Thursday, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Kamara is battling a back injury, but it appears he could be trending toward playing in the Saints' Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran running back has not been particularly effective in 2026, recording 258 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 63 touches across six games. However, Kamara recorded seven catches for 57 yards in the Saints' final game before their Week 7 bye. With Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. still on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring issue, Kamara and Kendre Miller appear likely to split backfield work in Week 9 for New Orleans.

Sione Vaki - Detroit (RB)

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Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
4.5	20.6	0.1	0.8	7.6	0.0

Sione Vaki News

Sione Vaki Emerging as Intriguing Handcuff Option

Wednesday, November 4, 5:44 AM

Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki carried the ball 11 times for 65 yards and caught one pass for five yards in Sunday's 19-15 win over Minnesota. Vaki had totaled just 56 rushing yards on 16 carries entering Week 8. His performance drew praise from head coach Dan Campbell, who said Vaki had earned more trust from the coaching staff. Jahmyr Gibbs remains Detroit's lead back after rushing for 153 yards Sunday, but Vaki could see additional opportunities moving forward. RotoBaller ranks Vaki RB62 for Week 9 against Miami, making him a worthwhile handcuff stash rather than a dependable fantasy starter.

Alvin Kamara vs. Sione Vaki

Still trying to decide between Kamara and Vaki? 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 10.3 points this week while Sione Vaki is projected to score 4.5 points.