Who should I start in Week 5, Brock Purdy or Jacoby Brissett?

Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#12) and Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9). Projections: 17.6 vs 18.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Jacoby Brissett?

Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Purdy for Jacoby Brissett?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so Brock Purdy 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 Purdy or Jacoby Brissett?

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: Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Brock Purdy

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

	Brock Purdy	Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead	QB3#2–#4edge	QB24#18–#27
Week 5	QB9#6–#12	QB6#3–#9edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	17.6	18.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	26 #29 overalledge	6 #144 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+65 ranks · +1651 val	+48 ranks · +148 val
Rostered	93%	40%
Bye	8	14
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 Purdy or Jacoby Brissett?: Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#12) and Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9). Projections: 17.6 vs 18.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Jacoby Brissett?: Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Jacoby Brissett?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so Brock Purdy 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.