Who should I start in Week 5, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Malik Washington?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR29 (range #26–#31) and Malik Washington at WR31 (range #25–#35). Projections: 10.7 vs 10.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Malik Washington?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR36 (range #33–#39) vs Malik Washington WR61 (range #45–#68). 6 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 Malik Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #72 overall and Malik Washington #142, so Deebo Samuel Sr. 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.

Deebo Samuel Sr. or Malik Washington?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Deebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season: Deebo Samuel Sr. — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Deebo Samuel Sr.

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Malik Washington
Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 0 rank Malik Washington ahead	WR36#33–#39edge	WR61#45–#68
Week 5	WR29#26–#31edge	WR31#25–#35
Week 5 projection (PPR)	10.7	10.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #72 overalledge	6 #142 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+67 ranks · +544 val	+41 ranks · +134 val
Rostered	80%	37%
Bye	8	6
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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Malik Washington?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR29 (range #26–#31) and Malik Washington at WR31 (range #25–#35). Projections: 10.7 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Malik Washington?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR36 (range #33–#39) vs Malik Washington WR61 (range #45–#68). 6 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 Malik Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #72 overall and Malik Washington #142, so Deebo Samuel Sr. 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.