Chig Okonkwo · Marlin Klein · 2026 week 3

Chig Okonkwo or Marlin Klein?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chig Okonkwo or Marlin Klein? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Chig OkonkwoChig Okonkwo projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Marlin Klein in week 3, drawing SEA — the 8th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chig Okonkwo START vs SEA 5.2 8th · soft 3.6 22 Out
Marlin Klein @ IND 1.8 5th · soft 2.6 – healthy

TEs vs SEA recently: Eli Raridon 6.2 pts (W1) · Trey McBride 10.1 pts (W2).

TEs vs IND recently: Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W1) · Travis Kelce 16.1 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chig Okonkwo carries the higher trade value — 22 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chig Okonkwo gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.