Who should I start in Week 5, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?

Darnell Washington. This week's consensus has Cole Kmet at TE40 (range #38–#42) and Darnell Washington at TE27 (range #24–#30). Projections: 3.4 vs 5.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?

Darnell Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Cole Kmet TE45 (range #40–#54) vs Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darnell Washington ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Cole Kmet for Darnell Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cole Kmet is ranked #316 overall and Darnell Washington #265, 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.

Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?

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: Darnell Washington
Rest of season: Darnell Washington — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Cole Kmet	Darnell Washington
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Cole Kmet ahead · 3 rank Darnell Washington ahead	TE45#40–#54	TE36#35–#38edge
Week 5	TE40#38–#42	TE27#24–#30edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	3.4	5.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #316 overall	3 #265 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+75 ranks · +53 val	+82 ranks · +78 val
Rostered	2%	3%
Bye	10	9
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, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?: Darnell Washington. This week's consensus has Cole Kmet at TE40 (range #38–#42) and Darnell Washington at TE27 (range #24–#30). Projections: 3.4 vs 5.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?: Darnell Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Cole Kmet TE45 (range #40–#54) vs Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darnell Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Cole Kmet for Darnell Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cole Kmet is ranked #316 overall and Darnell Washington #265, 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.