Who should I start in Week 3, Jaylen Waddle or Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 13.0 vs 15.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Rashee Rice?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Rashee Rice?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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 Rashee Rice?

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

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

	Jaylen Waddle	Rashee Rice
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 0 rank Rashee Rice ahead	WR14#7–#18edge	WR25#24–#28
Week 3	WR21#15–#25	WR16#16–#17edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.0	15.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #34 overall	28 #26 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -56 val	-4 ranks · -372 val
Rostered	97%	99%
Bye	10	5
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 Rashee Rice?: Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 13.0 vs 15.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Rashee Rice?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#18) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Rashee Rice?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.