Kyren Williams or Rashee Rice?
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: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Rashee Rice
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kyren Williams | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Kyren Williams ahead · 2 rank Rashee Rice ahead | #47#39–#52 | #47#33–#58edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX36#33–#38 | FLX30#28–#33edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.9 | 15.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 18 #43 overall | 28 #26 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -38 val | -4 ranks · -372 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 11 | 5 |
| 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, Kyren Williams or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Kyren Williams at RB17 (range #15–#18) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17); on the flex board it is #36 vs #30. Projections: 12.9 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyren Williams or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyren Williams RB17 (range #14–#19) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyren Williams for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyren Williams is ranked #43 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.