Who should I start in Week 3, Jaylen Waddle or Luther Burden III?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41). Projections: 13.0 vs 10.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Luther Burden III?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Luther Burden III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Luther Burden III #46, so Jaylen Waddle 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.

Jaylen Waddle or Luther Burden III?

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: Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

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

	Jaylen Waddle	Luther Burden III
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 0 rank Luther Burden III ahead	WR14#7–#18edge	WR28#23–#31
Week 3	WR21#15–#25edge	WR35#32–#41
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.0edge	10.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #34 overalledge	17 #46 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -56 val	+1 ranks · +33 val
Rostered	97%	94%
Bye	10	10
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, Jaylen Waddle or Luther Burden III?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41). Projections: 13.0 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Luther Burden III?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Luther Burden III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Luther Burden III #46, so Jaylen Waddle 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.