Who should I start in Week 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DK Metcalf?

DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32). Projections: 12.0 vs 11.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DK Metcalf?

DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for DK Metcalf?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.

Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: DK Metcalf
Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: DK Metcalf

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	Deebo Samuel Sr.	DK Metcalf
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 4 rank DK Metcalf ahead	WR45#41–#52	WR36#32–#40edge
Week 3	WR27#25–#29	WR26#21–#32edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.0	11.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	11 #75 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -19 val	+2 ranks · +28 val
Rostered	77%	92%
Bye	8	9
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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DK Metcalf?: DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32). Projections: 12.0 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or DK Metcalf?: DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for DK Metcalf?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.