Who should I start in Week 3, DeVonta Smith or Trey McBride?

DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#3); on the flex board it is #17 vs #26. Projections: 15.4 vs 16.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Trey McBride?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Trey McBride TE1 (range #1–#2). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Trey McBride?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Trey McBride #17, so Trey McBride 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 Trey McBride?

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: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Trey McBride

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

	DeVonta Smith	Trey McBride
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 2 rank Trey McBride ahead	#28#20–#31	#28#24–#38
Week 3 (flex)	FLX17#14–#21edge	FLX26#17–#36
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.4	16.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	33 #21 overall	38 #17 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +211 val	+3 ranks · +403 val
Rostered	99%	100%
Bye	10	14
Status	No injury designation	No 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 Trey McBride?: DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#3); on the flex board it is #17 vs #26. Projections: 15.4 vs 16.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Trey McBride?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) vs Trey McBride TE1 (range #1–#2). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Trey McBride?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Trey McBride #17, so Trey McBride 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.