Bucky Irving or Rome Odunze?
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 — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bucky Irving | Rome Odunze | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 0 rank Rome Odunze ahead | #46#41–#52edge | #67#60–#77 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX39#37–#42edge | FLX77#64–#81 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.1edge | 9.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overalledge | 13 #62 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +136 val | -6 ranks · -129 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 Rome Odunze?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Rome Odunze at WR38 (range #31–#40); on the flex board it is #39 vs #77. Projections: 13.1 vs 9.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Rome Odunze?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Rome Odunze WR34 (range #29–#40). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for Rome Odunze?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Rome Odunze #62, 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.