Who should I start in Week 3, Alec Pierce or MarShawn Lloyd?

MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41); on the flex board it is #112 vs #95. Projections: 6.6 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or MarShawn Lloyd?

Alec Pierce. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alec Pierce for MarShawn Lloyd?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, 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.

Alec Pierce or MarShawn Lloyd?

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: MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season: Alec Pierce — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Alec Pierce	MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 0 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead	#90#81–#97edge	#135#120–#164
Week 3 (flex)	FLX112#105–#129	FLX95#80–#130edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	6.6	9.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #97 overall	8 #104 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +8 val	+87 ranks · +369 val
Rostered	84%	80%
Bye	13	11
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, Alec Pierce or MarShawn Lloyd?: MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41); on the flex board it is #112 vs #95. Projections: 6.6 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or MarShawn Lloyd?: Alec Pierce. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for MarShawn Lloyd?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, 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.