AJ Barner or Tyler Higbee?
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: Tyler Higbee
- Rest of season: AJ Barner — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: AJ Barner
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| AJ Barner | Tyler Higbee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 0 rank Tyler Higbee ahead | TE26#20–#30edge | TE35#30–#43 |
| Week 5 | TE26#22–#29 | TE24#18–#30edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #159 overalledge | 4 #240 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +37 ranks · +102 val | +176 ranks · +154 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 3% |
| Bye | 11 | 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, AJ Barner or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE26 (range #22–#29) and Tyler Higbee at TE24 (range #18–#30). Projections: 7.9 vs 7.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Tyler Higbee?
- AJ Barner. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE26 (range #20–#30) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have AJ Barner ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade AJ Barner for Tyler Higbee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #159 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, so AJ Barner 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.