Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
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 8 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam Darnold
- Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Sam Darnold
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Aaron Rodgers | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 8 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB27#24–#30 | QB20#18–#23edge |
| Week 5 | QB18#13–#22 | QB17#12–#20edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #202 overall | 7 #120 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +12 val | +17 ranks · +87 val |
| Rostered | 21% | 50% |
| 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 Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB18 (range #13–#22) and Sam Darnold at QB17 (range #12–#20). Projections: 16.3 vs 16.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB27 (range #24–#30) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #18–#23). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #202 overall and Sam Darnold #120, so Sam Darnold 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.