Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
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: DK Metcalf
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Carnell Tate | DK Metcalf | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 1 rank DK Metcalf ahead | WR37#32–#45 | WR36#32–#40edge |
| Week 3 | WR45#44–#48 | WR26#21–#32edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.9 | 11.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #67 overall | 11 #75 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -72 val | +2 ranks · +28 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 92% |
| Bye | 9 | 9 |
| 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, Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR45 (range #44–#48) and DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32). Projections: 9.9 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR37 (range #32–#45) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carnell Tate for DK Metcalf?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #67 overall and DK Metcalf #75, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.