DK Metcalf or KC Concepcion Jr.?
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: DK Metcalf
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: DK Metcalf
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DK Metcalf | KC Concepcion Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 1 rank KC Concepcion Jr. ahead | WR36#32–#40edge | WR37#36–#37 |
| Week 3 | WR26#21–#32edge | WR50#47–#52 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.3edge | 9.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overalledge | 8 #108 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +28 val | +14 ranks · +88 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 68% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| 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, DK Metcalf or KC Concepcion Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32) and KC Concepcion Jr. at WR50 (range #47–#52). Projections: 11.3 vs 9.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or KC Concepcion Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40) vs KC Concepcion Jr. WR37 (range #36–#37). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for KC Concepcion Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #75 overall and KC Concepcion Jr. #108, so DK Metcalf 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.