Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
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 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Darren Waller — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Darren Waller
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| Darren Waller | Eli Stowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Darren Waller ahead · 0 rank Eli Stowers ahead | TE155#124–#177edge | TE270#233–#299 |
| Week 5 | — | — |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #151 overalledge | 3 #294 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +141 ranks · +277 val | +49 ranks · +42 val |
| Rostered | 23% | 4% |
| Bye | 5 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | IR |
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, Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Darren Waller and Eli Stowers on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
- Darren Waller. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE155 (range #124–#177) vs Eli Stowers TE270 (range #233–#299). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darren Waller ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darren Waller for Eli Stowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #151 overall and Eli Stowers #294, so Darren Waller 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.