Denzel Boston 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: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Denzel Boston — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Denzel Boston

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Denzel BostonMalik Washington
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 0 rank Malik Washington ahead
WR35#27–#44edgeWR61#45–#68
Week 5WR27#24–#32edgeWR31#25–#35
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.710.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #73 overalledge6 #141 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+75 ranks · +566 val+43 ranks · +142 val
Rostered66%37%
Bye116
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, Denzel Boston or Malik Washington?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR27 (range #24–#32) 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, Denzel Boston or Malik Washington?
Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR35 (range #27–#44) vs Malik Washington WR61 (range #45–#68). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Denzel Boston for Malik Washington?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #73 overall and Malik Washington #141, so Denzel Boston 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.