Kenneth Walker III or Rashee Rice?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kenneth Walker III
- Rest of season: Kenneth Walker III — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kenneth Walker III
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kenneth Walker III | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Kenneth Walker III ahead · 0 rank Rashee Rice ahead | #4#3–#4edge | #54#48–#61 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX6#5–#9edge | FLX177#36–#317 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 18.6edge | 8.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 71 #5 overalledge | 16 #49 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +18 ranks · +4072 val | -23 ranks · -1136 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 96% |
| Bye | 5 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.0866% to play |
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 7, Kenneth Walker III or Rashee Rice?
- Kenneth Walker III. This week's consensus has Kenneth Walker III at RB3 (range #3–#5) and Rashee Rice at WR92 (range #19–#132); on the flex board it is #6 vs #177. Projections: 18.6 vs 8.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenneth Walker III or Rashee Rice?
- Kenneth Walker III. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenneth Walker III RB3 (range #2–#3) vs Rashee Rice WR28 (range #24–#33). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenneth Walker III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kenneth Walker III for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenneth Walker III is ranked #5 overall and Rashee Rice #49, so Kenneth Walker III 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.