Who should I start in Week 5, Brian Thomas Jr. or Kyle Pitts Sr.?

Brian Thomas Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #47–#61) and Kyle Pitts Sr. at TE26 (range #21–#29); on the flex board it is #113 vs #117. Projections: 7.2 vs 7.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Kyle Pitts Sr.?

Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR52 (range #48–#56) vs Kyle Pitts Sr. TE20 (range #15–#24). 8 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 Kyle Pitts Sr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #93 overall and Kyle Pitts Sr. #130, 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 Kyle Pitts Sr.?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Brian Thomas Jr.
Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.

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	Brian Thomas Jr.	Kyle Pitts Sr.
Rest of season (overall) 8 of 8 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 0 rank Kyle Pitts Sr. ahead	#100#90–#116edge	#139#118–#157
Week 5 (flex)	FLX113#97–#130edge	FLX117#99–#148
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.2	7.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #93 overalledge	7 #130 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-13 ranks · -140 val	-54 ranks · -445 val
Rostered	64%	67%
Bye	7	11
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 Kyle Pitts Sr.?: Brian Thomas Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #47–#61) and Kyle Pitts Sr. at TE26 (range #21–#29); on the flex board it is #113 vs #117. Projections: 7.2 vs 7.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Kyle Pitts Sr.?: Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR52 (range #48–#56) vs Kyle Pitts Sr. TE20 (range #15–#24). 8 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 Kyle Pitts Sr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #93 overall and Kyle Pitts Sr. #130, 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.