Brenton Strange or Tony Pollard?
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: Tony Pollard
- Rest of season: Tony Pollard — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Tony Pollard
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brenton Strange | Tony Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 2 rank Tony Pollard ahead | #137#128–#145 | #135#106–#165edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX137#120–#142 | FLX109#94–#116edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.4 | 10.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #151 overall | 10 #81 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +4 val | +3 ranks · +35 val |
| Rostered | 36% | 88% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| 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, Brenton Strange or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and Tony Pollard at RB34 (range #30–#36); on the flex board it is #137 vs #109. Projections: 9.4 vs 10.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs Tony Pollard RB37 (range #30–#42). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brenton Strange for Tony Pollard?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and Tony Pollard #81, so Tony Pollard 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.