Dalton Schultz 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: Dalton Schultz
- Rest of season: Dalton Schultz — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kenny Gainwell
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dalton Schultz | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Dalton Schultz ahead · 1 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | #132#118–#145edge | #146#115–#181 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX65#48–#72edge | FLX112#103–#131 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.6edge | 8.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #152 overall | 9 #92 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +35 val | +5 ranks · +46 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 76% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Dalton Schultz or Kenny Gainwell?
- Dalton Schultz. This week's consensus has Dalton Schultz at TE8 (range #5–#9) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #33–#42); on the flex board it is #65 vs #112. Projections: 9.6 vs 8.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Schultz or Kenny Gainwell?
- Dalton Schultz. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Schultz TE15 (range #12–#20) vs Kenny Gainwell RB40 (range #34–#47). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Schultz ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dalton Schultz for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Schultz is ranked #152 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.