Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 7 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 | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 1 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB3#2–#4edge | QB6#4–#9 |
| Week 5 | QB9#6–#12 | QB5#3–#7edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.6 | 20.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #29 overalledge | 16 #52 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +1651 val | -8 ranks · -246 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 6 |
| 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 Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#12) and Joe Burrow at QB5 (range #3–#7). Projections: 17.6 vs 20.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?
- Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Joe Burrow QB6 (range #4–#9). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Joe Burrow #52, 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.