Dak Prescott 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 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Dak Prescott | Jalen Hurts | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Jalen Hurts ahead | QB6#4–#7edge | QB10#6–#11 |
| Week 5 | QB5#2–#6edge | QB14#12–#18 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 19.9edge | 16.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overalledge | 11 #77 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +443 val | -22 ranks · -395 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 98% |
| Bye | 14 | 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, Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #2–#6) and Jalen Hurts at QB14 (range #12–#18). Projections: 19.9 vs 16.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB6 (range #4–#7) vs Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#11). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Jalen Hurts?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #52 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, so Dak Prescott 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.