Who should I start in Week 5, Chris Brooks or Mike Washington Jr.?

Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Chris Brooks at RB56 (range #52–#72) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43). Projections: 4.0 vs 5.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Brooks or Mike Washington Jr.?

Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Brooks RB71 (range #62–#87) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chris Brooks for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Brooks is ranked #309 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.

Chris Brooks or Mike Washington Jr.?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season: Mike Washington Jr. — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Chris Brooks	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Chris Brooks ahead · 6 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	RB71#62–#87	RB45#35–#54edge
Week 5	RB56#52–#72	RB38#36–#43edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	4.0	5.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #309 overall	5 #175 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-54 ranks · -60 val	-29 ranks · -97 val
Rostered	6%	39%
Bye	11	13
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP · 0.32764% to play	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, Chris Brooks or Mike Washington Jr.?: Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Chris Brooks at RB56 (range #52–#72) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43). Projections: 4.0 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Brooks or Mike Washington Jr.?: Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Brooks RB71 (range #62–#87) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Brooks for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Brooks is ranked #309 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, so Mike Washington Jr. 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.