DJ Moore or DK Metcalf?
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: DJ Moore
- Rest of season: DJ Moore — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: DJ Moore
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DJ Moore | DK Metcalf | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank DJ Moore ahead · 0 rank DK Metcalf ahead | WR22#16–#28edge | WR36#32–#40 |
| Week 3 | WR15#10–#19edge | WR26#21–#32 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #48 overalledge | 11 #75 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +59 val | +2 ranks · +28 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 92% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| 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, DJ Moore or DK Metcalf?
- DJ Moore. This week's consensus has DJ Moore at WR15 (range #10–#19) and DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32). Projections: 11.6 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DJ Moore or DK Metcalf?
- DJ Moore. Rest-of-season consensus: DJ Moore WR22 (range #16–#28) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DJ Moore ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DJ Moore for DK Metcalf?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DJ Moore is ranked #48 overall and DK Metcalf #75, so DJ Moore 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.