Who should I start in Week 5, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?

Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB3 (range #2–#7) and Justin Herbert at QB24 (range #22–#27). Projections: 20.0 vs 14.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?

Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB7 (range #5–#8) vs Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Dak Prescott for Justin Herbert?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #63 overall and Justin Herbert #118, 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.

Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Dak Prescott
Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Dak Prescott

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

	Dak Prescott	Justin Herbert
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Justin Herbert ahead	QB7#5–#8edge	QB20#18–#22
Week 5	QB3#2–#7edge	QB24#22–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)	20.0edge	14.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	13 #63 overalledge	7 #118 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+12 ranks · +195 val	-49 ranks · -483 val
Rostered	96%	77%
Bye	14	7
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, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?: Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB3 (range #2–#7) and Justin Herbert at QB24 (range #22–#27). Projections: 20.0 vs 14.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?: Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB7 (range #5–#8) vs Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dak Prescott for Justin Herbert?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #63 overall and Justin Herbert #118, 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.