Mike Evans 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: Mike Evans
- Rest of season: Mike Evans — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Rashee Rice
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Mike Evans | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Mike Evans ahead · 3 rank Rashee Rice ahead | WR24#19–#27edge | WR25#24–#28 |
| Week 3 | WR14#13–#18edge | WR16#16–#17 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.4 | 15.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #61 overall | 28 #26 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -157 val | -4 ranks · -372 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Mike Evans or Rashee Rice?
- Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 12.4 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Evans or Rashee Rice?
- Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27) 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 Mike Evans for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Evans is ranked #61 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.