Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
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: Daniel Jones
- Rest of season: Daniel Jones — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Daniel Jones
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Cam Ward | Daniel Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Cam Ward ahead · 5 rank Daniel Jones ahead | QB31#29–#34 | QB26#23–#31edge |
| Week 5 | QB30#28–#32 | QB27#24–#30edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.8 | 14.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #284 overall | 5 #177 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -132 ranks · -264 val | -34 ranks · -114 val |
| Rostered | 10% | 24% |
| Bye | 9 | 13 |
| 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, Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
- Daniel Jones. This week's consensus has Cam Ward at QB30 (range #28–#32) and Daniel Jones at QB27 (range #24–#30). Projections: 12.8 vs 14.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
- Daniel Jones. Rest-of-season consensus: Cam Ward QB31 (range #29–#34) vs Daniel Jones QB26 (range #23–#31). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Daniel Jones ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cam Ward for Daniel Jones?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cam Ward is ranked #284 overall and Daniel Jones #177, so Daniel Jones 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.