Who should I start in Week 3, Luther Burden III or Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 10.8 vs 15.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Luther Burden III for Rashee Rice?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #46 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.

Luther Burden III 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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This week: Rashee Rice
Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Rashee Rice

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

	Luther Burden III	Rashee Rice
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Luther Burden III ahead · 3 rank Rashee Rice ahead	WR28#23–#31	WR25#24–#28edge
Week 3	WR35#32–#41	WR16#16–#17edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	10.8	15.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #46 overall	28 #26 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +33 val	-4 ranks · -372 val
Rostered	94%	99%
Bye	10	5
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, Luther Burden III or Rashee Rice?: Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 10.8 vs 15.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Rashee Rice?: Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Luther Burden III for Rashee Rice?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #46 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.