Chase Brown or Christian McCaffrey?
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: Christian McCaffrey
- Rest of season: Christian McCaffrey — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Christian McCaffrey
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Chase Brown | Christian McCaffrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Chase Brown ahead · 3 rank Christian McCaffrey ahead | RB6#5–#7 | RB5#3–#9edge |
| Week 3 | RB11#9–#12 | RB3#2–#3edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.4 | 20.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 43 #14 overall | 62 #7 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +184 val | +2 ranks · +704 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 6 | 8 |
| 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, Chase Brown or Christian McCaffrey?
- Christian McCaffrey. This week's consensus has Chase Brown at RB11 (range #9–#12) and Christian McCaffrey at RB3 (range #2–#3). Projections: 16.4 vs 20.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chase Brown or Christian McCaffrey?
- Christian McCaffrey. Rest-of-season consensus: Chase Brown RB6 (range #5–#7) vs Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #3–#9). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Christian McCaffrey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chase Brown for Christian McCaffrey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chase Brown is ranked #14 overall and Christian McCaffrey #7, so Christian McCaffrey 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.