Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith?

Darnell Washington. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE30 (range #29–#33) and Jonnu Smith at TE44 (range #37–#57). Projections: 5.9 vs 3.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith?

Darnell Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #34–#38) vs Jonnu Smith TE48 (range #45–#51). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darnell Washington ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darnell Washington for Jonnu Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #264 overall and Jonnu Smith #338, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith?

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 12 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Darnell Washington
Rest of season: Darnell Washington — 2 of 2 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Darnell Washington	Jonnu Smith
Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank Darnell Washington ahead · 0 rank Jonnu Smith ahead	TE36#34–#38edge	TE48#45–#51
Week 5	TE30#29–#33edge	TE44#37–#57
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.9edge	3.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #264 overall	3 #338 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+83 ranks · +79 val	+140 ranks · +76 val
Rostered	3%	1%
Bye	9	11
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, Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith?: Darnell Washington. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE30 (range #29–#33) and Jonnu Smith at TE44 (range #37–#57). Projections: 5.9 vs 3.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith?: Darnell Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #34–#38) vs Jonnu Smith TE48 (range #45–#51). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darnell Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darnell Washington for Jonnu Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #264 overall and Jonnu Smith #338, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.