Who should I start in Week 5, Aaron Jones Sr. or AJ Barner?

Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB12 (range #10–#13) and AJ Barner at TE25 (range #24–#27); on the flex board it is #26 vs #126. Projections: 15.3 vs 7.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or AJ Barner?

Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB26 (range #19–#34) vs AJ Barner TE27 (range #25–#30). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for AJ Barner?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #98 overall and AJ Barner #157, so Aaron Jones Sr. 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.

Aaron Jones Sr. or AJ Barner?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Aaron Jones Sr.
Rest of season: Aaron Jones Sr. — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Aaron Jones Sr.

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	Aaron Jones Sr.	AJ Barner
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 6 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 1 rank AJ Barner ahead	#101#52–#165edge	#162#154–#177
Week 5 (flex)	FLX26#19–#30edge	FLX126#112–#134
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.3edge	7.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #98 overalledge	5 #157 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+19 ranks · +137 val	+45 ranks · +122 val
Rostered	87%	16%
Bye	6	11
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 5, Aaron Jones Sr. or AJ Barner?: Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB12 (range #10–#13) and AJ Barner at TE25 (range #24–#27); on the flex board it is #26 vs #126. Projections: 15.3 vs 7.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or AJ Barner?: Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB26 (range #19–#34) vs AJ Barner TE27 (range #25–#30). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for AJ Barner?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #98 overall and AJ Barner #157, so Aaron Jones Sr. 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.