Joshua Palmer · Ted Hurst · 2026 week 3

Joshua Palmer or Ted Hurst?

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

Start Ted HurstTed Hurst projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Joshua Palmer in week 3, drawing MIN — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Joshua Palmer vs LAC 3.0 7th · soft 10.9 – healthy
Ted Hurst START vs MIN 5.5 11th 5.7 4 healthy

WRs vs LAC recently: Kendrick Bourne 7.5 pts (W1) · Tre Tucker 17.9 pts (W2).

WRs vs MIN recently: Christian Watson 26.7 pts (W1) · Rome Odunze 4.3 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ted Hurst carries the higher trade value — 4 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ted Hurst gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.