Who should I start in Week 3, DeVonta Smith or Kenneth Walker III?

Kenneth Walker III. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Kenneth Walker III at RB2 (range #1–#4); on the flex board it is #17 vs #4. Projections: 15.4 vs 19.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Kenneth Walker III?

Kenneth Walker III. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Kenneth Walker III RB5 (range #4–#6). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenneth Walker III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Kenneth Walker III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Kenneth Walker III #24, 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 Kenneth Walker III?

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: Kenneth Walker III
Rest of season: Kenneth Walker III — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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

	DeVonta Smith	Kenneth Walker III
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 4 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 4 rank Kenneth Walker III ahead	#28#20–#31	#9#5–#14edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX17#14–#21	FLX4#1–#7edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.4	19.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	33 #21 overalledge	30 #24 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +211 val	+4 ranks · +331 val
Rostered	99%	100%
Bye	10	5
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 Kenneth Walker III?: Kenneth Walker III. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Kenneth Walker III at RB2 (range #1–#4); on the flex board it is #17 vs #4. Projections: 15.4 vs 19.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Kenneth Walker III?: Kenneth Walker III. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Kenneth Walker III RB5 (range #4–#6). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenneth Walker III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Kenneth Walker III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Kenneth Walker III #24, 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.