Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
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: Jalen Hurts
- Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Jalen Hurts
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Aaron Rodgers | Jalen Hurts | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 8 rank Jalen Hurts ahead | QB27#24–#30 | QB10#6–#13edge |
| Week 5 | QB19#13–#21 | QB18#12–#23edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #202 overall | 11 #77 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -7 val | -24 ranks · -445 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 97% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
- Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB19 (range #13–#21) and Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23). Projections: 15.8 vs 15.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
- Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB27 (range #24–#30) vs Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Jalen Hurts?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #202 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, so Jalen Hurts 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.