Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?
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: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kenny Gainwell
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Cade Otton | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Cade Otton ahead · 3 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | #170#158–#189 | #146#115–#181edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX145#142–#147 | FLX112#103–#131edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #243 overall | 9 #92 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +5 val | +5 ranks · +46 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 76% |
| 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, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE27 (range #26–#28) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #33–#42); on the flex board it is #145 vs #112. Projections: 7.4 vs 8.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE29 (range #25–#32) vs Kenny Gainwell RB40 (range #34–#47). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cade Otton for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #243 overall and Kenny Gainwell #92, so Kenny Gainwell 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.