A.J. Brown or Dontayvion Wicks?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Dontayvion Wicks — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: A.J. Brown

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

A.J. BrownDontayvion Wicks
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 0 rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead
WR52#45–#61WR51#44–#56edge
Week 5—WR39#30–#45
Week 5 projection (PPR)—9.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)17 #48 overalledge8 #105 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-37 ranks · -3276 val+64 ranks · +303 val
Rostered96%34%
Bye1110
StatusIRNo 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, A.J. Brown or Dontayvion Wicks?
Weekly consensus is not available for both A.J. Brown and Dontayvion Wicks on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Dontayvion Wicks?
Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR52 (range #45–#61) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR51 (range #44–#56). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have A.J. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade A.J. Brown for Dontayvion Wicks?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #48 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #105, so A.J. Brown 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.