Brock Bowers or Darren Waller?
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: Brock Bowers
- Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Brock Bowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Bowers | Darren Waller | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Darren Waller ahead | TE2#1–#3edge | TE26#21–#30 |
| Week 3 | TE11#1–#26edge | TE29#22–#31 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.2edge | 6.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 25 #30 overalledge | 3 #287 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -1451 val | +2 ranks · +2 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 5% |
| Bye | 13 | 5 |
| 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, Brock Bowers or Darren Waller?
- Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Darren Waller at TE29 (range #22–#31). Projections: 13.2 vs 6.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Darren Waller?
- Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3) vs Darren Waller TE26 (range #21–#30). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Bowers for Darren Waller?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Darren Waller #287, so Brock Bowers 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.