Who should I start in Week 3, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41); on the flex board it is #39 vs #72. Projections: 13.1 vs 10.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Luther Burden III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Luther Burden III #46, so Luther Burden III 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.

Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

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: Bucky Irving
Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Luther Burden III

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

	Bucky Irving	Luther Burden III
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Luther Burden III ahead	#46#41–#52edge	#55#46–#64
Week 3 (flex)	FLX39#37–#42edge	FLX72#66–#85
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.1edge	10.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	15 #54 overall	17 #46 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +136 val	+1 ranks · +33 val
Rostered	97%	94%
Bye	10	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, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?: Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41); on the flex board it is #39 vs #72. Projections: 13.1 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Luther Burden III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Luther Burden III #46, so Luther Burden III 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.