DK Metcalf or Stefon Diggs?
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: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| DK Metcalf | Stefon Diggs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 2 rank Stefon Diggs ahead | WR36#32–#40 | WR35#25–#42 |
| Week 3 | WR26#21–#32edge | WR30#26–#31 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.3edge | 10.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 10 #87 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +28 val | +5 ranks · +50 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 87% |
| Bye | 9 | 7 |
| 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 Stefon Diggs?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR26 (range #21–#32) and Stefon Diggs at WR30 (range #26–#31). Projections: 11.3 vs 10.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Stefon Diggs?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #32–#40) vs Stefon Diggs WR35 (range #25–#42). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Stefon Diggs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #75 overall and Stefon Diggs #87, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.