A.J. Brown or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: A.J. Brown4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: A.J. Brown

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

A.J. BrownDeebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 0 rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead
WR41#17–#64edgeWR45#41–#52
Week 3WR27#25–#29
Week 3 projection (PPR)12.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)50 #11 overalledge6 #137 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +241 val-4 ranks · -19 val
Rostered98%77%
Bye118
StatusIRNo 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, A.J. Brown or Deebo Samuel Sr.?
Weekly consensus is not available for both A.J. Brown and Deebo Samuel Sr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Deebo Samuel Sr.?
A.J. Brown. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR41 (range #17–#64) vs Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have A.J. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade A.J. Brown for Deebo Samuel Sr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #11 overall and Deebo Samuel Sr. #137, so A.J. Brown 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.