Who should I start in Week 3, Rashee Rice or Travis Etienne Jr.?

Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB26 (range #25–#28); on the flex board it is #30 vs #60. Projections: 15.1 vs 11.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Travis Etienne Jr.?

Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB21 (range #19–#23). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Rashee Rice for Travis Etienne Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #26 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #45, 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.

Rashee Rice 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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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.

	Rashee Rice	Travis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Rashee Rice ahead · 1 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead	#47#33–#58edge	#55#51–#62
Week 3 (flex)	FLX30#28–#33edge	FLX60#53–#71
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.1edge	11.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	28 #26 overalledge	18 #45 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -372 val	+3 ranks · +97 val
Rostered	99%	97%
Bye	5	8
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, Rashee Rice or Travis Etienne Jr.?: Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB26 (range #25–#28); on the flex board it is #30 vs #60. Projections: 15.1 vs 11.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Travis Etienne Jr.?: Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB21 (range #19–#23). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashee Rice for Travis Etienne Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #26 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #45, 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.