Jake Ferguson or Travis Kelce?

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: Travis Kelce
  • Rest of season: Travis Kelce4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Travis Kelce

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Jake FergusonTravis Kelce
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 4 rank Travis Kelce ahead
TE17#13–#22TE10#8–#12edge
Week 3TE14#13–#18TE8#5–#9edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.112.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #124 overall9 #98 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-9 ranks · -52 val-3 ranks · -26 val
Rostered81%93%
Bye145
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Jake Ferguson or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE14 (range #13–#18) and Travis Kelce at TE8 (range #5–#9). Projections: 9.1 vs 12.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE17 (range #13–#22) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #8–#12). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Kelce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Travis Kelce?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #124 overall and Travis Kelce #98, so Travis Kelce 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.