Who should I start in Week 5, Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE2 (range #2–#2) and Colby Parkinson at TE49 (range #44–#54). Projections: 15.8 vs 5.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson?

Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#2) vs Colby Parkinson TE37 (range #34–#41). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Colby Parkinson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Colby Parkinson #243, so Brock Bowers 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.

Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson?

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 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Brock Bowers
Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Brock Bowers

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	Brock Bowers	Colby Parkinson
Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Colby Parkinson ahead	TE2#1–#2edge	TE37#34–#41
Week 5	TE2#2–#2edge	TE49#44–#54
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.8edge	5.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overalledge	4 #243 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-11 ranks · -1017 val	+36 ranks · +47 val
Rostered	100%	4%
Bye	13	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, Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE2 (range #2–#2) and Colby Parkinson at TE49 (range #44–#54). Projections: 15.8 vs 5.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson?: Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#2) vs Colby Parkinson TE37 (range #34–#41). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Colby Parkinson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Colby Parkinson #243, so Brock Bowers 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.