Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or MarShawn Lloyd?

MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41); on the flex board it is #137 vs #95. Projections: 9.4 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or MarShawn Lloyd?

MarShawn Lloyd. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brenton Strange for MarShawn Lloyd?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, so MarShawn Lloyd 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.

Brenton Strange 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

Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.

App Store Google Play

The lean

This week: MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season: MarShawn Lloyd — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: MarShawn Lloyd

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Brenton Strange	MarShawn Lloyd
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 2 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead	#137#128–#145	#135#120–#164edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX137#120–#142	FLX95#80–#130edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	9.4	9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #151 overall	8 #104 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +4 val	+87 ranks · +369 val
Rostered	36%	80%
Bye	7	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

Go deeper

More comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or MarShawn Lloyd?: MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41); on the flex board it is #137 vs #95. Projections: 9.4 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or MarShawn Lloyd?: MarShawn Lloyd. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for MarShawn Lloyd?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, so MarShawn Lloyd 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.