Who should I start in Week 3, Joshua Palmer or Zachariah Branch?

Joshua Palmer. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR75 (range #68–#94) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 3.6 vs 3.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Zachariah Branch?

Zachariah Branch. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR104 (range #89–#118) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joshua Palmer ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Zachariah Branch?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #360 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Joshua Palmer or Zachariah Branch?

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: Joshua Palmer
Rest of season: Zachariah Branch — 1 of 2 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Joshua Palmer	Zachariah Branch
Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 1 rank Zachariah Branch ahead	WR104#89–#118	WR94#83–#100edge
Week 3	WR75#68–#94edge	WR88#84–#95
Week 3 projection (PPR)	3.6	3.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #360 overall	4 #234 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+16 ranks · +11 val	-1 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	1%	9%
Bye	7	11
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, Joshua Palmer or Zachariah Branch?: Joshua Palmer. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR75 (range #68–#94) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 3.6 vs 3.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Zachariah Branch?: Zachariah Branch. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR104 (range #89–#118) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joshua Palmer ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Zachariah Branch?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #360 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.