DK Metcalf or Harold Fannin Jr.?
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 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DK Metcalf
- Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: DK Metcalf
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| DK Metcalf | Harold Fannin Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 8 of 8 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 0 rank Harold Fannin Jr. ahead | #70#64–#77edge | #96#86–#100 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX41#35–#55edge | FLX66#50–#79 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.3edge | 10.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #68 overalledge | 9 #96 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +92 val | -21 ranks · -233 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 94% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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, DK Metcalf or Harold Fannin Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR20 (range #16–#27) and Harold Fannin Jr. at TE9 (range #6–#13); on the flex board it is #41 vs #66. Projections: 12.3 vs 10.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Harold Fannin Jr.?
- DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #31–#40) vs Harold Fannin Jr. TE9 (range #5–#18). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Harold Fannin Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #68 overall and Harold Fannin Jr. #96, so DK Metcalf 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.