Who should I start in Week 3, Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?

Emmett Johnson. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB42 (range #40–#43) and Samaje Perine at RB55 (range #54–#57). Projections: 5.2 vs 4.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?

Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB47 (range #45–#48) vs Samaje Perine RB68 (range #61–#77). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Samaje Perine?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #170 overall and Samaje Perine #253, so Emmett Johnson 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.

Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?

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: Emmett Johnson
Rest of season: Emmett Johnson — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Emmett Johnson

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Emmett Johnson	Samaje Perine
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead	RB47#45–#48edge	RB68#61–#77
Week 3	RB42#40–#43edge	RB55#54–#57
Week 3 projection (PPR)	5.2	4.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #170 overalledge	3 #253 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +34 val	+32 ranks · +39 val
Rostered	23%	7%
Bye	5	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?: Emmett Johnson. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB42 (range #40–#43) and Samaje Perine at RB55 (range #54–#57). Projections: 5.2 vs 4.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?: Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB47 (range #45–#48) vs Samaje Perine RB68 (range #61–#77). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Samaje Perine?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #170 overall and Samaje Perine #253, so Emmett Johnson 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.