Mike Evans or Travis Etienne 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: Mike Evans
  • Rest of season: Mike Evans3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Travis Etienne Jr.

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Mike EvansTravis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season (overall)
3 of 4 experts rank Mike Evans ahead · 1 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead
#47#36–#53edge#55#51–#62
Week 3 (flex)FLX24#21–#34edgeFLX60#53–#71
Week 3 projection (PPR)12.4edge11.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)14 #61 overall18 #45 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-7 ranks · -157 val+3 ranks · +97 val
Rostered95%97%
Bye88
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, Mike Evans or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB26 (range #25–#28); on the flex board it is #24 vs #60. Projections: 12.4 vs 11.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Evans or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB21 (range #19–#23). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mike Evans for Travis Etienne Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Evans is ranked #61 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #45, so Travis Etienne Jr. 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.