Who should I start in Week 5, Brock Purdy or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #7–#12) and Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#5). Projections: 17.2 vs 19.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Matthew Stafford?

Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Matthew Stafford QB13 (range #9–#17). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Purdy for Matthew Stafford?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #27 overall and Matthew Stafford #95, 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 Matthew Stafford?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Stafford
Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Brock Purdy

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

	Brock Purdy	Matthew Stafford
Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Matthew Stafford ahead	QB3#2–#4edge	QB13#9–#17
Week 5	QB9#7–#12	QB3#2–#5edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	17.2	19.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	27 #27 overalledge	9 #95 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+65 ranks · +1779 val	+9 ranks · +75 val
Rostered	92%	90%
Bye	8	11
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 Matthew Stafford?: Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #7–#12) and Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#5). Projections: 17.2 vs 19.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Matthew Stafford?: Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Matthew Stafford QB13 (range #9–#17). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Matthew Stafford?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #27 overall and Matthew Stafford #95, 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.