Austin Ekeler or Jaydon Blue?
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: Austin Ekeler
- Rest of season: Austin Ekeler — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Austin Ekeler | Jaydon Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Austin Ekeler ahead · 1 rank Jaydon Blue ahead | RB73#59–#81edge | RB87#77–#94 |
| Week 5 | RB56#39–#63edge | RB72#61–#80 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 4.6edge | 1.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #317 overall | 2 #375 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +118 ranks · +75 val | -56 ranks · -41 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 1% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| 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, Austin Ekeler or Jaydon Blue?
- Austin Ekeler. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB56 (range #39–#63) and Jaydon Blue at RB72 (range #61–#80). Projections: 4.6 vs 1.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Jaydon Blue?
- Austin Ekeler. Rest-of-season consensus: Austin Ekeler RB73 (range #59–#81) vs Jaydon Blue RB87 (range #77–#94). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Austin Ekeler ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Jaydon Blue?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #317 overall and Jaydon Blue #375, 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.