Who should I start in Week 5, Braelon Allen or Bucky Irving?

Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB16 (range #12–#22) and Bucky Irving at RB21 (range #17–#24). Projections: 14.4 vs 14.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Bucky Irving?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB43 (range #35–#48) vs Bucky Irving RB18 (range #15–#21). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Braelon Allen for Bucky Irving?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #175 overall and Bucky Irving #44, so Bucky Irving 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.

Braelon Allen or Bucky Irving?

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: Braelon Allen
Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Bucky Irving

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Braelon Allen	Bucky Irving
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 8 rank Bucky Irving ahead	RB43#35–#48	RB18#15–#21edge
Week 5	RB16#12–#22edge	RB21#17–#24
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.4	14.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #175 overall	18 #44 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-5 ranks · -15 val	+10 ranks · +298 val
Rostered	81%	97%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Braelon Allen or Bucky Irving?: Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB16 (range #12–#22) and Bucky Irving at RB21 (range #17–#24). Projections: 14.4 vs 14.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Bucky Irving?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB43 (range #35–#48) vs Bucky Irving RB18 (range #15–#21). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Bucky Irving?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #175 overall and Bucky Irving #44, so Bucky Irving 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.