Keenan Allen or MarShawn Lloyd?
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: MarShawn Lloyd
- Rest of season: Keenan Allen — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: MarShawn Lloyd
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Keenan Allen | MarShawn Lloyd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Keenan Allen ahead · 2 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead | #133#112–#169edge | #135#120–#164 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX119#110–#125 | FLX95#80–#130edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #172 overall | 8 #104 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +33 ranks · +81 val | +87 ranks · +369 val |
| Rostered | 24% | 80% |
| Bye | 13 | 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, Keenan Allen or MarShawn Lloyd?
- MarShawn Lloyd. This week's consensus has Keenan Allen at WR61 (range #58–#63) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB32 (range #29–#41); on the flex board it is #119 vs #95. Projections: 8.4 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Keenan Allen or MarShawn Lloyd?
- Keenan Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Keenan Allen WR61 (range #55–#70) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB35 (range #32–#41). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keenan Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Keenan Allen for MarShawn Lloyd?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Keenan Allen is ranked #172 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #104, so MarShawn Lloyd 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.