Bo Nix or Marcus Mariota?
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 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Bo Nix
- Rest of season: Bo Nix — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Bo Nix
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bo Nix | Marcus Mariota | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead | QB18#16–#23edge | QB35#31–#40 |
| Week 5 | QB15#14–#20edge | QB42#31–#68 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.6edge | 0.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overalledge | 3 #336 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -18 ranks · -138 val | +140 ranks · +76 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 10% |
| Bye | 10 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · DNP · 0.08356% to play |
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 Marcus Mariota?
- Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB15 (range #14–#20) and Marcus Mariota at QB42 (range #31–#68). Projections: 16.6 vs 0.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Marcus Mariota?
- Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#23) vs Marcus Mariota QB35 (range #31–#40). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bo Nix for Marcus Mariota?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #113 overall and Marcus Mariota #336, so Bo Nix 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.