Who should I start in Week 3, Gunnar Helm or Mike Washington Jr.?

Gunnar Helm. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE29 (range #28–#33) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #153 vs #154. Projections: 6.7 vs 4.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Mike Washington Jr.?

Gunnar Helm. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE30 (range #28–#32) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #233 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.

Gunnar Helm or Mike Washington Jr.?

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: Gunnar Helm
Rest of season: Gunnar Helm — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Gunnar Helm	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Gunnar Helm ahead · 1 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#175#168–#189edge	#186#170–#224
Week 3 (flex)	FLX153#147–#169edge	FLX154#144–#163
Week 3 projection (PPR)	6.7edge	4.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #233 overall	6 #147 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-18 ranks · -31 val	+48 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	5%	45%
Bye	9	13
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, Gunnar Helm or Mike Washington Jr.?: Gunnar Helm. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE29 (range #28–#33) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52); on the flex board it is #153 vs #154. Projections: 6.7 vs 4.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Mike Washington Jr.?: Gunnar Helm. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE30 (range #28–#32) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #233 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.