Who should I start in Week 3, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?

Kaelon Black. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB42 (range #40–#43) and Kaelon Black at RB34 (range #30–#40). Projections: 5.2 vs 6.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Emmett Johnson RB47 (range #45–#48) vs Kaelon Black RB47 (range #37–#65). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Kaelon Black?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #170 overall and Kaelon Black #210, 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.

Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?

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: Kaelon Black
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.

	Emmett Johnson	Kaelon Black
Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 2 rank Kaelon Black ahead	RB47#45–#48	RB47#37–#65
Week 3	RB42#40–#43	RB34#30–#40edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	5.2	6.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #170 overall	4 #210 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +34 val	+48 ranks · +77 val
Rostered	23%	42%
Bye	5	8
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, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?: Kaelon Black. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB42 (range #40–#43) and Kaelon Black at RB34 (range #30–#40). Projections: 5.2 vs 6.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Emmett Johnson RB47 (range #45–#48) vs Kaelon Black RB47 (range #37–#65). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Kaelon Black?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #170 overall and Kaelon Black #210, 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.