Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?
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 8 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jared Goff
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dak Prescott | Jared Goff | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Jared Goff ahead | QB6#4–#7edge | QB8#6–#10 |
| Week 5 | QB4#2–#6 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 19.7 | 20.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overalledge | 12 #69 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +22 ranks · +429 val | +34 ranks · +381 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 85% |
| Bye | 14 | 6 |
| 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 Jared Goff?
- Jared Goff. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB4 (range #2–#6) and Jared Goff at QB3 (range #2–#5). Projections: 19.7 vs 20.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB6 (range #4–#7) vs Jared Goff QB8 (range #6–#10). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Jared Goff?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #52 overall and Jared Goff #69, 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.