Who should I start in Week 3, Bucky Irving or Terry McLaurin?

Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Terry McLaurin at WR31 (range #28–#33); on the flex board it is #39 vs #64. Projections: 13.1 vs 10.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Terry McLaurin?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Terry McLaurin WR26 (range #25–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Terry McLaurin?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Terry McLaurin #47, so Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin?

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: Terry McLaurin

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

	Bucky Irving	Terry McLaurin
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 0 rank Terry McLaurin ahead	#46#41–#52edge	#53#49–#58
Week 3 (flex)	FLX39#37–#42edge	FLX64#60–#67
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.1edge	10.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	15 #54 overall	17 #47 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +136 val	-2 ranks · -66 val
Rostered	97%	96%
Bye	10	7
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 Terry McLaurin?: Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Terry McLaurin at WR31 (range #28–#33); on the flex board it is #39 vs #64. Projections: 13.1 vs 10.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Terry McLaurin?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Terry McLaurin WR26 (range #25–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Terry McLaurin?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Terry McLaurin #47, so Terry McLaurin 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.