Who should I start in Week 3, Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.?

Kaelon Black. This week's consensus has Kaelon Black at RB34 (range #30–#40) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52). Projections: 6.4 vs 4.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Kaelon Black RB47 (range #37–#65) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kaelon Black ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kaelon Black for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kaelon Black is ranked #210 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.

Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.?

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: Kaelon Black
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.

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

	Kaelon Black	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Kaelon Black ahead · 2 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	RB47#37–#65	RB48#43–#54
Week 3	RB34#30–#40edge	RB49#46–#52
Week 3 projection (PPR)	6.4edge	4.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #210 overall	6 #147 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+48 ranks · +77 val	+48 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	42%	45%
Bye	8	13
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, Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.?: Kaelon Black. This week's consensus has Kaelon Black at RB34 (range #30–#40) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52). Projections: 6.4 vs 4.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Kaelon Black RB47 (range #37–#65) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kaelon Black ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kaelon Black for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kaelon Black is ranked #210 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.