Who should I start in Week 5, D'Andre Swift or Jaylen Waddle?

D'Andre Swift. This week's consensus has D'Andre Swift at RB13 (range #6–#17) and Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #14–#23); on the flex board it is #28 vs #38. Projections: 17.3 vs 11.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, D'Andre Swift or Jaylen Waddle?

D'Andre Swift. Rest-of-season consensus: D'Andre Swift RB13 (range #12–#14) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have D'Andre Swift ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade D'Andre Swift for Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) D'Andre Swift is ranked #27 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so D'Andre Swift 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.

D'Andre Swift or Jaylen Waddle?

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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This week: D'Andre Swift
Rest of season: D'Andre Swift — 5 of 8 experts
Trade value: D'Andre Swift

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	D'Andre Swift	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 8 experts rank D'Andre Swift ahead · 3 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	#30#23–#41edge	#35#31–#40
Week 5 (flex)	FLX28#13–#35edge	FLX38#29–#50
Week 5 projection (PPR)	17.3edge	11.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	27 #27 overalledge	22 #34 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+24 ranks · +1113 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	97%	96%
Bye	10	10
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, D'Andre Swift or Jaylen Waddle?: D'Andre Swift. This week's consensus has D'Andre Swift at RB13 (range #6–#17) and Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #14–#23); on the flex board it is #28 vs #38. Projections: 17.3 vs 11.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, D'Andre Swift or Jaylen Waddle?: D'Andre Swift. Rest-of-season consensus: D'Andre Swift RB13 (range #12–#14) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have D'Andre Swift ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade D'Andre Swift for Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) D'Andre Swift is ranked #27 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so D'Andre Swift 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.