Who should I start in Week 5, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?

Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #47–#61) and Chris Bell at WR49 (range #45–#54). Projections: 7.2 vs 7.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?

Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR50 (range #47–#56) vs Chris Bell WR65 (range #59–#76). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Chris Bell?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #93 overall and Chris Bell #153, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.

Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?

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: Chris Bell
Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.

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

	Brian Thomas Jr.	Chris Bell
Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 1 rank Chris Bell ahead	WR50#47–#56edge	WR65#59–#76
Week 5	WR54#47–#61	WR49#45–#54edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.2	7.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #93 overalledge	6 #153 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-13 ranks · -140 val	+52 ranks · +142 val
Rostered	65%	7%
Bye	7	6
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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?: Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #47–#61) and Chris Bell at WR49 (range #45–#54). Projections: 7.2 vs 7.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?: Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR50 (range #47–#56) vs Chris Bell WR65 (range #59–#76). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Chris Bell?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #93 overall and Chris Bell #153, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.