Brian Thomas Jr. or Tyler 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: Tyler Warren
- Rest of season: Tyler Warren — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Warren
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Tyler Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 3 rank Tyler Warren ahead | #87#67–#112 | #76#73–#86edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX101#86–#105 | FLX61#55–#65edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.7 | 11.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -8 ranks · -109 val | +2 ranks · +55 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 99% |
| Bye | 7 | 13 |
| 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 Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR52 (range #45–#54) and Tyler Warren at TE6 (range #6–#8); on the flex board it is #101 vs #61. Projections: 9.7 vs 11.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR46 (range #34–#55) vs Tyler Warren TE4 (range #4–#5). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Warren ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Tyler Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #80 overall and Tyler Warren #50, so Tyler Warren 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.