Who should I start in Week 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zay Flowers?

Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12). Projections: 12.0 vs 16.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zay Flowers?

Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Zay Flowers WR11 (range #8–#13). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Zay Flowers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Zay Flowers 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 Zay Flowers?

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: Zay Flowers
Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Zay Flowers

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Zay Flowers
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 4 rank Zay Flowers ahead	WR45#41–#52	WR11#8–#13edge
Week 3	WR27#25–#29	WR11#8–#12edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.0	16.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	27 #27 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -19 val	+3 ranks · +215 val
Rostered	77%	98%
Bye	8	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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zay Flowers?: Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12). Projections: 12.0 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Zay Flowers?: Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Zay Flowers WR11 (range #8–#13). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Zay Flowers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Zay Flowers 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.