Antonio Williams or Brian Thomas 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Antonio Williams
- Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Antonio Williams | Brian Thomas Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Antonio Williams ahead · 7 rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead | WR66#58–#74 | WR50#47–#56edge |
| Week 5 | WR44#30–#53edge | WR54#47–#61 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 8.4edge | 7.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #162 overall | 9 #93 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +84 ranks · +182 val | -13 ranks · -140 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 65% |
| Bye | 7 | 7 |
| 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, Antonio Williams or Brian Thomas Jr.?
- Antonio Williams. This week's consensus has Antonio Williams at WR44 (range #30–#53) and Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #47–#61). Projections: 8.4 vs 7.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Antonio Williams or Brian Thomas Jr.?
- Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Antonio Williams WR66 (range #58–#74) vs Brian Thomas Jr. WR50 (range #47–#56). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Antonio Williams for Brian Thomas Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Antonio Williams is ranked #162 overall and Brian Thomas Jr. #93, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.