Brock Purdy or Josh Allen?
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: Josh Allen
- Rest of season: Josh Allen — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Josh Allen
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Purdy | Josh Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 8 rank Josh Allen ahead | QB3#2–#4 | QB1#1–#1edge |
| Week 5 | QB9#6–#12 | QB1#1–#1edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.6 | 21.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #29 overall | 33 #21 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +1651 val | +3 ranks · +306 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 100% |
| Bye | 8 | 7 |
| 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 Josh Allen?
- Josh Allen. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#12) and Josh Allen at QB1 (range #1–#1). Projections: 17.6 vs 21.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Josh Allen?
- Josh Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Josh Allen QB1 (range #1–#1). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Josh Allen?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Josh Allen #21, so Josh Allen 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.