Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?
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 Purdy
- Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Purdy | Justin Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Justin Herbert ahead | QB3#2–#4edge | QB20#18–#22 |
| Week 5 | QB8#7–#12edge | QB25#23–#26 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.8edge | 15.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 27 #27 overalledge | 7 #116 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +1779 val | -47 ranks · -471 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 80% |
| 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 Justin Herbert?
- Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB8 (range #7–#12) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #23–#26). Projections: 17.8 vs 15.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?
- Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Justin Herbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #27 overall and Justin Herbert #116, 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.