Austin Ekeler or Roschon Johnson?
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: Austin Ekeler
- Rest of season: Austin Ekeler
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Austin Ekeler | Roschon Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | RB73#59–#81edge | RB102#100–#103 |
| Week 5 | RB52#35–#60edge | RB54#35–#72 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #317 overall | 2 #397 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +97 ranks · +65 val | -33 ranks · -20 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 6% |
| 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 Roschon Johnson?
- Austin Ekeler. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB52 (range #35–#60) and Roschon Johnson at RB54 (range #35–#72). Projections: 5.1 vs 5.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Roschon Johnson?
- Austin Ekeler. Rest-of-season consensus: Austin Ekeler RB73 (range #59–#81) vs Roschon Johnson RB102 (range #100–#103).
- Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Roschon Johnson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #317 overall and Roschon Johnson #397, 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.