Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts?
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: Brock Purdy
- Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Purdy | Jalen Hurts | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 1 rank Jalen Hurts ahead | QB3#2–#3edge | QB13#11–#15 |
| Week 5 | QB9#6–#10edge | QB18#12–#23 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.6edge | 15.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #29 overalledge | 11 #77 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +1651 val | -24 ranks · -445 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 97% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| 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, Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts?
- Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#10) and Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23). Projections: 17.6 vs 15.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts?
- Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#3) vs Jalen Hurts QB13 (range #11–#15). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Jalen Hurts?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, 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.