DK Metcalf or Rashee Rice?
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: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Rashee Rice
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| DK Metcalf | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 4 rank Rashee Rice ahead | WR36#32–#40 | WR25#24–#28edge |
| Week 3 | WR26#21–#32 | WR16#16–#17edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.3 | 15.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 28 #26 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +28 val | -4 ranks · -372 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 99% |
| Bye | 9 | 5 |
| 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 Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 11.3 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #75 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.