Jaylen Waddle 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
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jaylen Waddle | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 3 rank Malik Nabers ahead | WR14#7–#18 | WR12#10–#14edge |
| Week 3 | WR21#15–#25 | WR8#4–#18edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.0 | 14.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #34 overall | 32 #22 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -56 val | +2 ranks · +197 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #4–#18). Projections: 13.0 vs 14.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#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 Jaylen Waddle for Malik Nabers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 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.