CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?

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: CeeDee Lamb
  • Rest of season: Jonathan Taylor3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: CeeDee Lamb

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

CeeDee LambJonathan Taylor
Rest of season (overall)
1 of 4 experts rank CeeDee Lamb ahead · 3 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead
#12#9–#13#8#4–#14edge
Week 3 (flex)FLX14#10–#18edgeFLX18#13–#23
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.918.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)55 #9 overalledge52 #10 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-2 ranks · -704 val+1 ranks · +268 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye1413
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, CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?
CeeDee Lamb. This week's consensus has CeeDee Lamb at WR8 (range #6–#9) and Jonathan Taylor at RB8 (range #7–#9); on the flex board it is #14 vs #18. Projections: 17.9 vs 18.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?
Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: CeeDee Lamb WR6 (range #6–#7) vs Jonathan Taylor RB5 (range #3–#7). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade CeeDee Lamb for Jonathan Taylor?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) CeeDee Lamb is ranked #9 overall and Jonathan Taylor #10, so CeeDee Lamb 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.