Who should I start in Week 3, David Montgomery or Terry McLaurin?

David Montgomery. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB17 (range #16–#18) and Terry McLaurin at WR31 (range #28–#33); on the flex board it is #36 vs #64. Projections: 13.0 vs 10.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Terry McLaurin?

Terry McLaurin. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB20 (range #20–#21) vs Terry McLaurin WR26 (range #25–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Terry McLaurin ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade David Montgomery for Terry McLaurin?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #59 overall and Terry McLaurin #47, so Terry McLaurin 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.

David Montgomery or Terry McLaurin?

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: David Montgomery
Rest of season: Terry McLaurin — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Terry McLaurin

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

	David Montgomery	Terry McLaurin
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 3 rank Terry McLaurin ahead	#55#55–#56	#53#49–#58edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX36#35–#38edge	FLX64#60–#67
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.0edge	10.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #59 overall	17 #47 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +42 val	-2 ranks · -66 val
Rostered	97%	96%
Bye	8	7
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, David Montgomery or Terry McLaurin?: David Montgomery. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB17 (range #16–#18) and Terry McLaurin at WR31 (range #28–#33); on the flex board it is #36 vs #64. Projections: 13.0 vs 10.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Terry McLaurin?: Terry McLaurin. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB20 (range #20–#21) vs Terry McLaurin WR26 (range #25–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Terry McLaurin ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade David Montgomery for Terry McLaurin?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #59 overall and Terry McLaurin #47, so Terry McLaurin 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.