DK Metcalf or Luther Burden III?
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: Luther Burden III — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Luther Burden III
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| DK Metcalf | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 4 rank Luther Burden III ahead | WR36#32–#40 | WR28#23–#31edge |
| Week 3 | WR26#21–#32edge | WR35#32–#41 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 17 #46 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +28 val | +1 ranks · +33 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 94% |
| Bye | 9 | 10 |
| 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 Luther Burden III?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41). Projections: 11.3 vs 10.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Luther Burden III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #75 overall and Luther Burden III #46, so Luther Burden III 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.