Who should I start in Week 5, Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?

Courtland Sutton. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR43 (range #32–#51) and Rico Dowdle at RB56 (range #35–#72); on the flex board it is #88 vs #174. Projections: 9.3 vs 7.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?

Courtland Sutton. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR47 (range #43–#52) vs Rico Dowdle RB40 (range #36–#52). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Courtland Sutton ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Rico Dowdle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #84 overall and Rico Dowdle #149, so Courtland Sutton 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.

Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?

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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Courtland Sutton
Rest of season: Courtland Sutton — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Courtland Sutton

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

	Courtland Sutton	Rico Dowdle
Rest of season (overall) 8 of 8 experts rank Courtland Sutton ahead · 0 rank Rico Dowdle ahead	#88#78–#102edge	#154#144–#189
Week 5 (flex)	FLX88#65–#106edge	FLX174#102–#252
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.3edge	7.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #84 overalledge	6 #149 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	-68 ranks · -464 val
Rostered	72%	75%
Bye	10	9
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Toe) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.66711% to play

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, Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?: Courtland Sutton. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR43 (range #32–#51) and Rico Dowdle at RB56 (range #35–#72); on the flex board it is #88 vs #174. Projections: 9.3 vs 7.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?: Courtland Sutton. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR47 (range #43–#52) vs Rico Dowdle RB40 (range #36–#52). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Courtland Sutton ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Rico Dowdle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #84 overall and Rico Dowdle #149, so Courtland Sutton 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.