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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Rodgers
- Rest of season: Aaron Rodgers — 5 of 6 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 5 of 6 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 1 rank Deshaun Watson ahead | QB28#24–#30edge | QB30#28–#31 |
| Week 5 | QB19#13–#22edge | QB23#19–#25 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.3edge | 15.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #222 overall | 3 #268 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -16 ranks · -30 val | +68 ranks · +66 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 11% |
| 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–#22) and Deshaun Watson at QB23 (range #19–#25). Projections: 16.3 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
- Aaron Rodgers. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB28 (range #24–#30) vs Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31). 5 of 6 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 #222 overall and Deshaun Watson #268, 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.