Kyle Monangai or Rico Dowdle?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Kyle Monangai3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Rico Dowdle

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

Kyle MonangaiRico Dowdle
Rest of season
1 of 4 experts rank Kyle Monangai ahead · 3 rank Rico Dowdle ahead
RB34#31–#37edgeRB128#96–#173
Week 3RB34#33–#34
Week 3 projection (PPR)8.110.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #121 overall10 #82 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-9 ranks · -56 val+5 ranks · +56 val
Rostered82%88%
Bye109
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, Kyle Monangai or Rico Dowdle?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Kyle Monangai and Rico Dowdle on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyle Monangai or Rico Dowdle?
Kyle Monangai. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyle Monangai RB34 (range #31–#37) vs Rico Dowdle RB128 (range #96–#173). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kyle Monangai for Rico Dowdle?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyle Monangai is ranked #121 overall and Rico Dowdle #82, so Rico Dowdle 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.