Dalton Kincaid 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: Dalton Kincaid
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: DK Metcalf
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dalton Kincaid | DK Metcalf | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Dalton Kincaid ahead · 2 rank DK Metcalf ahead | #73#38–#109 | #69#65–#77edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX37#34–#46edge | FLX57#49–#69 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #112 overall | 11 #75 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +7 val | +2 ranks · +28 val |
| Rostered | 91% | 92% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Dalton Kincaid or DK Metcalf?
- Dalton Kincaid. This week's consensus has Dalton Kincaid at TE3 (range #2–#3) and DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32); on the flex board it is #37 vs #57. Projections: 12.0 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Kincaid or DK Metcalf?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Kincaid TE5 (range #2–#10) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Kincaid ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dalton Kincaid for DK Metcalf?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Kincaid is ranked #112 overall and DK Metcalf #75, so DK Metcalf 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.