Who should I start in Week 5, Austin Ekeler or Tyrone Tracy Jr.?

Austin Ekeler. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB52 (range #35–#60) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at RB66 (range #54–#73). Projections: 5.1 vs 1.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Tyrone Tracy Jr.?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Austin Ekeler RB73 (range #59–#81) vs Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB73 (range #64–#83). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Austin Ekeler ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Tyrone Tracy Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #317 overall and Tyrone Tracy Jr. #312, 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.

Austin Ekeler or Tyrone Tracy 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: Austin Ekeler
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 2 of 3 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	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Austin Ekeler ahead · 1 rank Tyrone Tracy Jr. ahead	RB73#59–#81	RB73#64–#83
Week 5	RB52#35–#60edge	RB66#54–#73
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.1edge	1.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #317 overall	3 #312 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+97 ranks · +65 val	-138 ranks · -221 val
Rostered	4%	6%
Bye	7	8
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 Tyrone Tracy Jr.?: Austin Ekeler. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB52 (range #35–#60) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at RB66 (range #54–#73). Projections: 5.1 vs 1.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Tyrone Tracy Jr.?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Austin Ekeler RB73 (range #59–#81) vs Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB73 (range #64–#83). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Austin Ekeler ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Tyrone Tracy Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #317 overall and Tyrone Tracy Jr. #312, 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.