Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
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: Jaylen Warren
- Rest of season: Jaylen Warren — 4 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Jaylen Warren
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Jaylen Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 6 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 4 rank Jaylen Warren ahead | #99#72–#138 | #60#21–#85edge |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX104#97–#112 | FLX16#13–#21edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 7.5 | 15.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #96 overall | 14 #59 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -16 ranks · -167 val | +12 ranks · +218 val |
| Rostered | 70% | 93% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
- Jaylen Warren. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR50 (range #47–#54) and Jaylen Warren at RB8 (range #7–#10); on the flex board it is #104 vs #16. Projections: 7.5 vs 15.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Jaylen Warren?
- Jaylen Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR51 (range #37–#63) vs Jaylen Warren RB19 (range #11–#26). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Warren ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Jaylen Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #96 overall and Jaylen Warren #59, so Jaylen Warren 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.