Who should I start in Week 3, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?

AJ Barner. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE19 (range #17–#21) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #106 vs #154. Projections: 8.0 vs 4.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?

AJ Barner. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have AJ Barner ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade AJ Barner for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #195 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, 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 Mike Washington Jr.?

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: AJ Barner
Rest of season: AJ Barner — 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	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 0 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#164#154–#180edge	#186#170–#224
Week 3 (flex)	FLX106#95–#117edge	FLX154#144–#163
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.0edge	4.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #195 overall	6 #147 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +26 val	+48 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	14%	45%
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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Who should I start in Week 3, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?: AJ Barner. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE19 (range #17–#21) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #106 vs #154. Projections: 8.0 vs 4.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?: AJ Barner. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have AJ Barner ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade AJ Barner for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #195 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, 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.