Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Rest of season: Aaron Jones Sr. — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kenny Gainwell
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Aaron Jones Sr. | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 2 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB31#26–#42edge | RB40#34–#47 |
| Week 3 | RB22#19–#23edge | RB35#33–#42 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.2edge | 8.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #120 overall | 9 #92 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -6 ranks · -37 val | +5 ranks · +46 val |
| Rostered | 81% | 76% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB22 (range #19–#23) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #33–#42). Projections: 12.2 vs 8.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB31 (range #26–#42) vs Kenny Gainwell RB40 (range #34–#47). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #120 overall and Kenny Gainwell #92, so Kenny Gainwell carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.