Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14); on the flex board it is #73 vs #23. Projections: 13.2 vs 16.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3) vs Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Saquon Barkley #20, so Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley?

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: Saquon Barkley
Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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	Brock Bowers	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 4 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 4 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	#36#24–#43	#20#15–#28edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX73#24–#143	FLX23#18–#30edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.2	16.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overall	34 #20 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1451 val	+6 ranks · +597 val
Rostered	99%	100%
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 Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14); on the flex board it is #73 vs #23. Projections: 13.2 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#3) vs Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Saquon Barkley #20, so Saquon Barkley 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.