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 Irving — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kyren Williams
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bucky Irving | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB16#15–#17edge | RB17#14–#19 |
| Week 3 | RB18#17–#19 | RB17#15–#18edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overall | 18 #43 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +136 val | -1 ranks · -38 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| 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 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.