DJ Giddens or Jarquez Hunter?

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: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: DJ Giddens — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

DJ GiddensJarquez Hunter
Rest of season
5 of 5 experts rank DJ Giddens ahead · 0 rank Jarquez Hunter ahead
RB86#73–#93edgeRB93#79–#99
Week 5RB91#83–#96RB91#80–#101
Week 5 projection (PPR)0.32.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #364 overall2 #384 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-44 ranks · -33 val-5 ranks · -3 val
Rostered1%1%
Bye136
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, DJ Giddens or Jarquez Hunter?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: DJ Giddens is RB91 (range #83–#96) and Jarquez Hunter is RB91 (range #80–#101) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DJ Giddens or Jarquez Hunter?
DJ Giddens. Rest-of-season consensus: DJ Giddens RB86 (range #73–#93) vs Jarquez Hunter RB93 (range #79–#99). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DJ Giddens ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DJ Giddens for Jarquez Hunter?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DJ Giddens is ranked #364 overall and Jarquez Hunter #384, 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.