Who should I start in Week 5, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?

Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #24–#27) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB39 (range #36–#45); on the flex board it is #125 vs #119. Projections: 7.9 vs 5.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?

AJ Barner. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #25–#30) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have AJ Barner ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade AJ Barner for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, 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.

AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?

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 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season: AJ Barner — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	AJ Barner	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 6 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 1 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#162#154–#177edge	#179#136–#224
Week 5 (flex)	FLX125#112–#131	FLX119#101–#144edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.9edge	5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overall	5 #175 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+45 ranks · +122 val	-29 ranks · -97 val
Rostered	16%	39%
Bye	11	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?: Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #24–#27) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB39 (range #36–#45); on the flex board it is #125 vs #119. Projections: 7.9 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Mike Washington Jr.?: AJ Barner. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE27 (range #25–#30) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have AJ Barner ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade AJ Barner for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, 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.