Who should I start in Week 3, Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride?

Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#3); on the flex board it is #23 vs #26. Projections: 16.0 vs 16.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13) vs Trey McBride TE1 (range #1–#2). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Trey McBride?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #20 overall and Trey McBride #17, so Trey McBride 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.

Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride?

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: Saquon Barkley
Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Trey McBride

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

	Saquon Barkley	Trey McBride
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Saquon Barkley ahead · 1 rank Trey McBride ahead	#20#15–#28edge	#28#24–#38
Week 3 (flex)	FLX23#18–#30edge	FLX26#17–#36
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.0	16.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	34 #20 overall	38 #17 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +597 val	+3 ranks · +403 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	10	14
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, Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride?: Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#3); on the flex board it is #23 vs #26. Projections: 16.0 vs 16.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Trey McBride?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13) vs Trey McBride TE1 (range #1–#2). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Trey McBride?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #20 overall and Trey McBride #17, so Trey McBride 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.