Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
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 Jeanty — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Saquon Barkley
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| Ashton Jeanty | Saquon Barkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 2 rank Saquon Barkley ahead | RB8#5–#10edge | RB11#8–#13 |
| Week 3 | RB6#6–#7edge | RB10#8–#14 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.1 | 16.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #28 overall | 34 #20 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -1665 val | +6 ranks · +597 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| 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, Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
- Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB6 (range #6–#7) and Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14). Projections: 16.1 vs 16.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
- Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB8 (range #5–#10) vs Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for Saquon Barkley?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #28 overall and Saquon Barkley #20, so Saquon Barkley 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.