Justin Jefferson or Zay Flowers?

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: Justin Jefferson
  • Rest of season: Justin Jefferson3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Justin Jefferson

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

Justin JeffersonZay Flowers
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Justin Jefferson ahead · 1 rank Zay Flowers ahead
WR7#5–#12edgeWR11#8–#13
Week 3WR3#2–#5edgeWR11#8–#12
Week 3 projection (PPR)16.316.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)58 #8 overalledge27 #27 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)0 ranks · 0 val+3 ranks · +215 val
Rostered100%98%
Bye613
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Justin Jefferson or Zay Flowers?
Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has Justin Jefferson at WR3 (range #2–#5) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12). Projections: 16.3 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Jefferson or Zay Flowers?
Justin Jefferson. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Jefferson WR7 (range #5–#12) vs Zay Flowers WR11 (range #8–#13). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Justin Jefferson for Zay Flowers?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Jefferson is ranked #8 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Justin Jefferson 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.