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 Irving | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 8 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB18#15–#21 | RB11#9–#14edge |
| Week 5 | RB22#18–#25 | RB5#3–#9edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 14.6 | 18.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 18 #44 overall | 31 #23 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +9 ranks · +272 val | +19 ranks · +1170 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| 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, 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.