Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?

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: Ashton Jeanty
  • Rest of season: Ashton Jeanty4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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

Ashton JeantyDeVonta Smith
Rest of season (overall)
4 of 4 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 0 rank DeVonta Smith ahead
#17#10–#19edge#28#20–#31
Week 3 (flex)FLX12#9–#13edgeFLX17#14–#21
Week 3 projection (PPR)16.115.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)26 #28 overall33 #21 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-14 ranks · -1665 val+2 ranks · +211 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye1310
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, Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?
Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB6 (range #6–#7) and DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10); on the flex board it is #12 vs #17. Projections: 16.1 vs 15.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?
Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB8 (range #5–#10) vs DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for DeVonta Smith?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #28 overall and DeVonta Smith #21, so DeVonta Smith 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.