Who should I start in Week 5, Deshaun Watson or Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#25) and Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23). Projections: 14.6 vs 15.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31) vs Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Jalen Hurts?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #270 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, so Jalen Hurts 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.

Deshaun Watson or Jalen Hurts?

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: Jalen Hurts
Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jalen Hurts

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

	Deshaun Watson	Jalen Hurts
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 8 rank Jalen Hurts ahead	QB30#28–#31	QB10#6–#13edge
Week 5	QB20#15–#25	QB18#12–#23edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.6	15.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #270 overall	11 #77 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+53 ranks · +53 val	-24 ranks · -445 val
Rostered	14%	97%
Bye	11	10
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, Deshaun Watson or Jalen Hurts?: Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#25) and Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23). Projections: 14.6 vs 15.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Jalen Hurts?: Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31) vs Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Jalen Hurts?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #270 overall and Jalen Hurts #77, so Jalen Hurts 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.