Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
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: Jaylen Warren
- Rest of season: Jaylen Warren — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Jaylen Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 1 rank Jaylen Warren ahead | #87#67–#112 | #84#69–#95edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX101#86–#105 | FLX43#40–#45edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.7 | 12.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overall | 12 #71 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -8 ranks · -109 val | +3 ranks · +44 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 92% |
| 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
- Jaylen Warren. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR52 (range #45–#54) and Jaylen Warren at RB21 (range #20–#22); on the flex board it is #101 vs #43. Projections: 9.7 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
- Jaylen Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR46 (range #34–#55) vs Jaylen Warren RB26 (range #24–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Jaylen Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #80 overall and Jaylen Warren #71, 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.