Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
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 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Rodgers
- Rest of season: Aaron Rodgers — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Aaron Rodgers | Deshaun Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 1 rank Deshaun Watson ahead | QB27#24–#30edge | QB30#28–#31 |
| Week 5 | QB19#13–#21edge | QB20#15–#25 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.8edge | 14.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #202 overall | 3 #270 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -7 val | +53 ranks · +53 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 14% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| 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 Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
- Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB19 (range #13–#21) and Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#25). Projections: 15.8 vs 14.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
- Aaron Rodgers. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB27 (range #24–#30) vs Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Rodgers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Deshaun Watson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #202 overall and Deshaun Watson #270, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.