Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?

Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE27 (range #24–#30) and Tyler Higbee at TE18 (range #16–#20). Projections: 5.8 vs 6.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?

Tyler Higbee. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Higbee ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darnell Washington for Tyler Higbee?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #265 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, 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 Tyler Higbee?

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: Tyler Higbee
Rest of season: Tyler Higbee — 3 of 4 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	Tyler Higbee
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Darnell Washington ahead · 3 rank Tyler Higbee ahead	TE36#35–#38	TE35#30–#43edge
Week 5	TE27#24–#30	TE18#16–#20edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.8	6.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #265 overall	4 #240 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+82 ranks · +78 val	+155 ranks · +143 val
Rostered	3%	3%
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 Tyler Higbee?: Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE27 (range #24–#30) and Tyler Higbee at TE18 (range #16–#20). Projections: 5.8 vs 6.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?: Tyler Higbee. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Higbee ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darnell Washington for Tyler Higbee?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #265 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, 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.