Bucky Irving or DJ Moore?

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: DJ Moore
  • Rest of season: even on the consensus2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: DJ Moore

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Bucky IrvingDJ Moore
Rest of season (overall)
2 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank DJ Moore ahead
#46#41–#52#46#33–#58
Week 3 (flex)FLX39#37–#42FLX30#17–#42edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.1edge11.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #54 overall17 #48 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+6 ranks · +136 val+2 ranks · +59 val
Rostered97%97%
Bye107
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Bucky Irving or DJ Moore?
DJ Moore. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and DJ Moore at WR15 (range #10–#19); on the flex board it is #39 vs #30. Projections: 13.1 vs 11.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or DJ Moore?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs DJ Moore WR22 (range #16–#28). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for DJ Moore?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and DJ Moore #48, so DJ Moore 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.