C.J. Stroud or Jalen Hurts?
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: Jalen Hurts
- Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Jalen Hurts
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| C.J. Stroud | Jalen Hurts | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 6 rank Jalen Hurts ahead | QB19#17–#20 | QB10#6–#11edge |
| Week 5 | QB18#11–#23 | QB15#12–#18edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #114 overall | 11 #77 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +27 ranks · +141 val | -23 ranks · -419 val |
| Rostered | 44% | 98% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, C.J. Stroud or Jalen Hurts?
- Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB18 (range #11–#23) and Jalen Hurts at QB15 (range #12–#18). Projections: 16.1 vs 15.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Jalen Hurts?
- Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB19 (range #17–#20) vs Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#11). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Jalen Hurts?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #114 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, so Jalen Hurts 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.