DK Metcalf or Quinshon Judkins?
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: Quinshon Judkins
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| DK Metcalf | Quinshon Judkins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 1 rank Quinshon Judkins ahead | #69#65–#77edge | #77#62–#96 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX57#49–#69edge | FLX65#47–#73 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.3 | 12.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 14 #60 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +28 val | +2 ranks · +41 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 95% |
| 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 Quinshon Judkins?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32) and Quinshon Judkins at RB27 (range #23–#28); on the flex board it is #57 vs #65. Projections: 11.3 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Quinshon Judkins?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40) vs Quinshon Judkins RB26 (range #23–#29). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Quinshon Judkins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #75 overall and Quinshon Judkins #60, so Quinshon Judkins 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.