Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jakobi Meyers?

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 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Deebo Samuel Sr.
  • Rest of season: Deebo Samuel Sr. — 5 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Deebo Samuel Sr.Jakobi Meyers
Rest of season
5 of 6 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 1 rank Jakobi Meyers ahead
WR37#35–#39edgeWR44#39–#51
Week 5WR31#26–#41edgeWR36#33–#45
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.7edge9.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #73 overall10 #82 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+63 ranks · +515 val+31 ranks · +272 val
Rostered81%66%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jakobi Meyers?
Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR31 (range #26–#41) and Jakobi Meyers at WR36 (range #33–#45). Projections: 10.7 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jakobi Meyers?
Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR37 (range #35–#39) vs Jakobi Meyers WR44 (range #39–#51). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Jakobi Meyers?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #73 overall and Jakobi Meyers #82, 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.