Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
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 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bo Nix | Dak Prescott | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 6 rank Dak Prescott ahead | QB18#16–#23 | QB6#4–#7edge |
| Week 5 | QB15#14–#20 | QB5#2–#6edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.6 | 19.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overall | 16 #52 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -19 ranks · -147 val | +23 ranks · +443 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 96% |
| Bye | 10 | 14 |
| 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, Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB15 (range #14–#20) and Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #2–#6). Projections: 16.6 vs 19.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#23) vs Dak Prescott QB6 (range #4–#7). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bo Nix for Dak Prescott?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #113 overall and Dak Prescott #52, so Dak Prescott 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.