Jaylen Warren or Sam LaPorta?
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 Warren
- Rest of season: Jaylen Warren — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jaylen Warren
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jaylen Warren | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Jaylen Warren ahead · 1 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #84#69–#95edge | #89#86–#94 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX43#40–#45edge | FLX55#46–#65 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #71 overalledge | 10 #83 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +44 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 98% |
| Bye | 9 | 6 |
| 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 Warren or Sam LaPorta?
- Jaylen Warren. This week's consensus has Jaylen Warren at RB21 (range #20–#22) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #43 vs #55. Projections: 12.9 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Warren or Sam LaPorta?
- Jaylen Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Warren RB26 (range #24–#28) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Warren ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jaylen Warren for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Warren is ranked #71 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, so Jaylen Warren 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.