Who should I start in Week 3, Darren Waller or Mike Washington Jr.?

Darren Waller. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE29 (range #22–#31) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #152 vs #154. Projections: 6.9 vs 4.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Mike Washington Jr.?

Darren Waller. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE26 (range #21–#30) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darren Waller ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darren Waller for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #287 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.

Darren Waller or Mike Washington Jr.?

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: Darren Waller
Rest of season: Darren Waller — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.

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

	Darren Waller	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Darren Waller ahead · 2 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#173#148–#205edge	#186#170–#224
Week 3 (flex)	FLX152#122–#163edge	FLX154#144–#163
Week 3 projection (PPR)	6.9edge	4.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #287 overall	6 #147 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +2 val	+48 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	5%	45%
Bye	5	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Darren Waller or Mike Washington Jr.?: Darren Waller. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE29 (range #22–#31) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #152 vs #154. Projections: 6.9 vs 4.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Mike Washington Jr.?: Darren Waller. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE26 (range #21–#30) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darren Waller ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darren Waller for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #287 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.