Brock Purdy or Tyler Shough?
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 8 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brock Purdy
- Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Purdy | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB3#2–#4edge | QB12#8–#14 |
| Week 5 | QB9#6–#11edge | QB14#11–#24 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.4edge | 16.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #29 overalledge | 9 #94 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +65 ranks · +1651 val | +31 ranks · +218 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 87% |
| Bye | 8 | 8 |
| 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 Tyler Shough?
- Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#11) and Tyler Shough at QB14 (range #11–#24). Projections: 17.4 vs 16.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Tyler Shough?
- Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Tyler Shough QB12 (range #8–#14). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Tyler Shough #94, 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.