Who should I start in Week 3, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?

DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12). Projections: 15.4 vs 16.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?

Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) 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 DeVonta Smith for Zay Flowers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Zay Flowers #27, 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 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: DeVonta Smith
Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 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	Zay Flowers
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 4 rank Zay Flowers ahead	WR13#10–#14	WR11#8–#13edge
Week 3	WR9#7–#10edge	WR11#8–#12
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.4	16.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	33 #21 overalledge	27 #27 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +211 val	+3 ranks · +215 val
Rostered	99%	98%
Bye	10	13
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 Zay Flowers?: DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR9 (range #7–#10) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12). Projections: 15.4 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?: Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #10–#14) 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 DeVonta Smith for Zay Flowers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Zay Flowers #27, 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.