Bo Nix or Matthew Stafford?

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: Matthew Stafford
  • Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Matthew Stafford

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Bo NixMatthew Stafford
Rest of season
1 of 8 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 7 rank Matthew Stafford ahead
QB18#16–#20QB12#9–#15edge
Week 5QB13#9–#20QB4#2–#5edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)16.419.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #112 overall9 #92 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-16 ranks · -122 val+13 ranks · +110 val
Rostered76%91%
Bye1011
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB13 (range #9–#20) and Matthew Stafford at QB4 (range #2–#5). Projections: 16.4 vs 19.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#20) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #9–#15). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bo Nix for Matthew Stafford?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #112 overall and Matthew Stafford #92, so Matthew Stafford 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.