Who should I start in Week 5, Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Higbee?

Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE28 (range #24–#33) and Tyler Higbee at TE24 (range #18–#30). Projections: 6.8 vs 7.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Higbee?

Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Tyler Higbee?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #156 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, so Chig Okonkwo 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.

Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Higbee?

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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Tyler Higbee
Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Chig Okonkwo

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

	Chig Okonkwo	Tyler Higbee
Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 0 rank Tyler Higbee ahead	TE27#23–#31edge	TE35#30–#43
Week 5	TE28#24–#33	TE24#18–#30edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	6.8	7.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #156 overalledge	4 #240 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+176 ranks · +154 val
Rostered	18%	3%
Bye	7	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Higbee?: Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE28 (range #24–#33) and Tyler Higbee at TE24 (range #18–#30). Projections: 6.8 vs 7.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Tyler Higbee?: Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Tyler Higbee?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #156 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, so Chig Okonkwo 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.