Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?

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: Kyren Williams
  • Rest of season: Kyren Williams — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Kyren Williams

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Bucky IrvingKyren Williams
Rest of season
0 of 8 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 8 rank Kyren Williams ahead
RB18#15–#21RB11#9–#14edge
Week 5RB22#18–#25RB5#3–#9edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)14.618.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #44 overall31 #23 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+9 ranks · +272 val+19 ranks · +1170 val
Rostered97%99%
Bye1011
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB22 (range #18–#25) and Kyren Williams at RB5 (range #3–#9). Projections: 14.6 vs 18.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB18 (range #15–#21) vs Kyren Williams RB11 (range #9–#14). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Kyren Williams?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #44 overall and Kyren Williams #23, so Kyren Williams 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.