Brian Robinson Jr. or Samaje Perine?

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: Brian Robinson Jr.
  • Rest of season: Brian Robinson Jr. — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Brian Robinson Jr.Samaje Perine
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Brian Robinson Jr. ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead
RB49#36–#57edgeRB64#60–#69
Week 5RB40#36–#46edgeRB50#47–#55
Week 5 projection (PPR)6.2edge5.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #203 overall3 #281 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-34 ranks · -86 val-17 ranks · -20 val
Rostered41%5%
Bye116
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, Brian Robinson Jr. or Samaje Perine?
Brian Robinson Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Robinson Jr. at RB40 (range #36–#46) and Samaje Perine at RB50 (range #47–#55). Projections: 6.2 vs 5.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Robinson Jr. or Samaje Perine?
Brian Robinson Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Robinson Jr. RB49 (range #36–#57) vs Samaje Perine RB64 (range #60–#69). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Robinson Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Robinson Jr. for Samaje Perine?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Robinson Jr. is ranked #203 overall and Samaje Perine #281, 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.