Who should I start in Week 5, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?

Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE19 (range #13–#24) and Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #8–#22). Projections: 9.6 vs 8.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brenton Strange TE18 (range #14–#25) vs Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brenton Strange for Jake Ferguson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #126 overall and Jake Ferguson #128, 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.

Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?

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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jake Ferguson
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 5 of 8 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Brenton Strange	Jake Ferguson
Rest of season 3 of 8 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 5 rank Jake Ferguson ahead	TE18#14–#25	TE18#13–#23
Week 5	TE19#13–#24	TE17#8–#22edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.6edge	8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #126 overall	7 #128 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+26 ranks · +115 val	-4 ranks · -22 val
Rostered	38%	78%
Bye	7	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, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?: Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE19 (range #13–#24) and Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #8–#22). Projections: 9.6 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brenton Strange TE18 (range #14–#25) vs Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for Jake Ferguson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #126 overall and Jake Ferguson #128, 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.