Who should I start in Week 5, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?

Cade Otton. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE25 (range #24–#27) and Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#47); on the flex board it is #127 vs #136. Projections: 8.3 vs 8.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?

Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE31 (range #27–#34) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Cade Otton for Kenny Gainwell?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #179 overall and Kenny Gainwell #166, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?

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: Cade Otton
Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Cade Otton	Kenny Gainwell
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 6 experts rank Cade Otton ahead · 5 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead	#182#158–#227	#169#115–#203edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX127#113–#135edge	FLX136#96–#153
Week 5 projection (PPR)	8.3	8.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #179 overall	5 #166 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+68 ranks · +133 val	-73 ranks · -394 val
Rostered	7%	59%
Bye	10	10
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, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?: Cade Otton. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE25 (range #24–#27) and Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#47); on the flex board it is #127 vs #136. Projections: 8.3 vs 8.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or Kenny Gainwell?: Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE31 (range #27–#34) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Cade Otton for Kenny Gainwell?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #179 overall and Kenny Gainwell #166, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.