AJ Barner or Brock Bowers?
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: Brock Bowers
- Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Brock Bowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| AJ Barner | Brock Bowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 4 rank Brock Bowers ahead | TE27#23–#31 | TE2#1–#3edge |
| Week 3 | TE19#17–#21 | TE11#1–#26edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.0 | 13.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #195 overall | 25 #30 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +26 val | -14 ranks · -1451 val |
| Rostered | 14% | 99% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| 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, AJ Barner or Brock Bowers?
- Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE19 (range #17–#21) and Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26). Projections: 8.0 vs 13.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Brock Bowers?
- Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade AJ Barner for Brock Bowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #195 overall and Brock Bowers #30, so Brock Bowers 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.