Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
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 12 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Rest of season: Aaron Jones Sr. — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Aaron Jones Sr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Aaron Jones Sr. | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 1 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB24#19–#28edge | RB48#42–#52 |
| Week 5 | RB10#5–#13edge | RB43#33–#46 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.7edge | 7.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #89 overalledge | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +31 ranks · +238 val | -77 ranks · -413 val |
| Rostered | 88% | 57% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| 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 5, Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB10 (range #5–#13) and Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#46). Projections: 15.7 vs 7.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or Kenny Gainwell?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB24 (range #19–#28) vs Kenny Gainwell RB48 (range #42–#52). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #89 overall and Kenny Gainwell #169, 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.