Who should I start in Week 3, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?

Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12); on the flex board it is #23 vs #20. Projections: 16.0 vs 16.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13) vs Zay Flowers WR11 (range #8–#13). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Zay Flowers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #20 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Saquon Barkley 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 Zay Flowers?

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: Zay Flowers
Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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

	Saquon Barkley	Zay Flowers
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Saquon Barkley ahead · 1 rank Zay Flowers ahead	#20#15–#28edge	#23#16–#29
Week 3 (flex)	FLX23#18–#30	FLX20#16–#26edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.0	16.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	34 #20 overalledge	27 #27 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +597 val	+3 ranks · +215 val
Rostered	100%	98%
Bye	10	13
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, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?: Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14) and Zay Flowers at WR11 (range #8–#12); on the flex board it is #23 vs #20. Projections: 16.0 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13) vs Zay Flowers WR11 (range #8–#13). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Zay Flowers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #20 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Saquon Barkley 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.