Who should I start in Week 3, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?

Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #33–#42) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52). Projections: 8.1 vs 4.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?

Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB40 (range #34–#47) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #92 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Kenny Gainwell 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.

Kenny Gainwell 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: Kenny Gainwell
Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Kenny Gainwell

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

	Kenny Gainwell	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 1 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	RB40#34–#47edge	RB48#43–#54
Week 3	RB35#33–#42edge	RB49#46–#52
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.1edge	4.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #92 overalledge	6 #147 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+5 ranks · +46 val	+48 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	76%	45%
Bye	10	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, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?: Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #33–#42) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB49 (range #46–#52). Projections: 8.1 vs 4.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?: Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB40 (range #34–#47) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB48 (range #43–#54). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #92 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #147, so Kenny Gainwell 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.