Chris Bell or Ted Hurst III?

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 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Chris Bell
  • Rest of season: Chris Bell — 4 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Chris BellTed Hurst III
Rest of season
4 of 6 experts rank Chris Bell ahead · 2 rank Ted Hurst III ahead
WR68#56–#85edgeWR77#56–#92
Week 5WR53#47–#62edgeWR70#61–#76
Week 5 projection (PPR)7.6edge6.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #164 overall4 #200 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+50 ranks · +123 val+49 ranks · +86 val
Rostered8%4%
Bye610
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT · 0.96593% to playNo 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, Chris Bell or Ted Hurst III?
Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Chris Bell at WR53 (range #47–#62) and Ted Hurst III at WR70 (range #61–#76). Projections: 7.6 vs 6.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Bell or Ted Hurst III?
Chris Bell. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Bell WR68 (range #56–#85) vs Ted Hurst III WR77 (range #56–#92). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Bell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Bell for Ted Hurst III?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Bell is ranked #164 overall and Ted Hurst III #200, 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.