DeVonta Smith or Kyren Williams?

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 Smith4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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DeVonta SmithKyren Williams
Rest of season (overall)
4 of 4 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank Kyren Williams ahead
#28#20–#31edge#47#39–#52
Week 3 (flex)FLX17#14–#21edgeFLX36#33–#38
Week 3 projection (PPR)15.4edge12.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)33 #21 overalledge18 #43 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+2 ranks · +211 val-1 ranks · -38 val
Rostered99%99%
Bye1011
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, DeVonta Smith or Kyren Williams?
DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Kyren Williams at RB17 (range #15–#18); on the flex board it is #17 vs #36. Projections: 15.4 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Kyren Williams?
DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Kyren Williams RB17 (range #14–#19). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Kyren Williams?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Kyren Williams #43, 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.