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 consensus — 2 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 Irving | DJ 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–#42 | FLX30#17–#42edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.1edge | 11.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overall | 17 #48 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +136 val | +2 ranks · +59 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 97% |
| Bye | 10 | 7 |
| 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, 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.