Who should I start in Week 3, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?

DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25). Projections: 15.4 vs 13.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so DeVonta Smith 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.

DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?

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: DeVonta Smith
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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	DeVonta Smith	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	WR13#10–#14edge	WR14#7–#18
Week 3	WR9#7–#10edge	WR21#15–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.4edge	13.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	33 #21 overalledge	22 #34 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +211 val	-1 ranks · -56 val
Rostered	99%	97%
Bye	10	10
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, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?: DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25). Projections: 15.4 vs 13.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so DeVonta Smith 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.