Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
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: Malik Nabers
- Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Malik Nabers
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| Javonte Williams | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 3 rank Malik Nabers ahead | #34#15–#51 | #27#20–#31edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX27#24–#30 | FLX17#8–#41edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 15.6edge | 14.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 19 #41 overall | 32 #22 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +77 val | +2 ranks · +197 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 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, Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB12 (range #10–#13) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #4–#18); on the flex board it is #27 vs #17. Projections: 15.6 vs 14.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB14 (range #8–#18) vs Malik Nabers WR12 (range #10–#14). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Javonte Williams for Malik Nabers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #41 overall and Malik Nabers #22, so Malik Nabers 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.