Bucky Irving or Mike Evans?
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: Mike Evans
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bucky Irving | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Mike Evans ahead | #46#41–#52edge | #47#36–#53 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX39#37–#42 | FLX24#21–#34edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overalledge | 14 #61 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +136 val | -7 ranks · -157 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 95% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| 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 Mike Evans?
- Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18); on the flex board it is #39 vs #24. Projections: 13.1 vs 12.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Mike Evans?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Mike Evans #61, so Bucky Irving 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.