Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?

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: Kyren Williams
  • Rest of season: Bucky Irving2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Kyren Williams

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

Bucky IrvingKyren Williams
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Kyren Williams ahead
RB16#15–#17edgeRB17#14–#19
Week 3RB18#17–#19RB17#15–#18edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.112.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #54 overall18 #43 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+6 ranks · +136 val-1 ranks · -38 val
Rostered97%99%
Bye1011
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 Kyren Williams?
Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Kyren Williams at RB17 (range #15–#18). Projections: 13.1 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Kyren Williams RB17 (range #14–#19). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Kyren Williams?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Kyren Williams #43, so Kyren Williams 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.