Alec Pierce or Jaylen Warren?

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: Jaylen Warren
  • Rest of season: Jaylen Warren2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jaylen Warren

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Alec PierceJaylen Warren
Rest of season (overall)
2 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 2 rank Jaylen Warren ahead
#90#81–#97#84#69–#95edge
Week 3 (flex)FLX112#105–#129FLX43#40–#45edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.612.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #97 overall12 #71 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +8 val+3 ranks · +44 val
Rostered84%92%
Bye139
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Alec Pierce or Jaylen Warren?
Jaylen Warren. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and Jaylen Warren at RB21 (range #20–#22); on the flex board it is #112 vs #43. Projections: 6.6 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Jaylen Warren?
Jaylen Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Jaylen Warren RB26 (range #24–#28). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Jaylen Warren?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Jaylen Warren #71, so Jaylen Warren 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.