Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Bowers or Jaylen Waddle?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #73 vs #44. Projections: 13.2 vs 13.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Jaylen Waddle?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, 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.

Brock Bowers or Jaylen Waddle?

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 Waddle
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Brock Bowers

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Brock Bowers	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 3 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	#36#24–#43	#28#13–#35edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX73#24–#143	FLX44#30–#55edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.2	13.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overalledge	22 #34 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1451 val	-1 ranks · -56 val
Rostered	99%	97%
Bye	13	10
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 Jaylen Waddle?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #73 vs #44. Projections: 13.2 vs 13.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Jaylen Waddle?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, 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.