Ryan Flournoy or Zachariah Branch?

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: Ryan Flournoy
  • Rest of season: Ryan Flournoy3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Ryan FlournoyZachariah Branch
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Ryan Flournoy ahead · 1 rank Zachariah Branch ahead
WR85#67–#118edgeWR94#83–#100
Week 3WR69#68–#71edgeWR88#84–#95
Week 3 projection (PPR)8.1edge3.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #177 overall4 #234 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-4 ranks · -11 val-1 ranks · -2 val
Rostered6%9%
Bye1411
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, Ryan Flournoy or Zachariah Branch?
Ryan Flournoy. This week's consensus has Ryan Flournoy at WR69 (range #68–#71) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 8.1 vs 3.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ryan Flournoy or Zachariah Branch?
Ryan Flournoy. Rest-of-season consensus: Ryan Flournoy WR85 (range #67–#118) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ryan Flournoy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ryan Flournoy for Zachariah Branch?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ryan Flournoy is ranked #177 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.