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 Irving4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Bucky Irving

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Bucky IrvingRome 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–#42edgeFLX77#64–#81
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.1edge9.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #54 overalledge13 #62 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+6 ranks · +136 val-6 ranks · -129 val
Rostered97%94%
Bye1010
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 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.