Who should I start in Week 3, AJ Barner or Dontayvion Wicks?

Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE19 (range #17–#21) and Dontayvion Wicks at WR38 (range #35–#43); on the flex board it is #106 vs #76. Projections: 8.0 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Dontayvion Wicks?

Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR52 (range #39–#61). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dontayvion Wicks ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade AJ Barner for Dontayvion Wicks?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #195 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #169, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

AJ Barner or Dontayvion Wicks?

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: Dontayvion Wicks
Rest of season: Dontayvion Wicks — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	AJ Barner	Dontayvion Wicks
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 4 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 4 rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead	#164#154–#180	#114#76–#132edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX106#95–#117	FLX76#73–#84edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.0	9.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #195 overall	5 #169 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +26 val	+20 ranks · +54 val
Rostered	14%	23%
Bye	11	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, AJ Barner or Dontayvion Wicks?: Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE19 (range #17–#21) and Dontayvion Wicks at WR38 (range #35–#43); on the flex board it is #106 vs #76. Projections: 8.0 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Dontayvion Wicks?: Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR52 (range #39–#61). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dontayvion Wicks ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade AJ Barner for Dontayvion Wicks?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #195 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #169, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.