DK Metcalf or Michael Wilson?
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: Michael Wilson
- Rest of season: Michael Wilson — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| DK Metcalf | Michael Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 4 rank Michael Wilson ahead | WR36#31–#40 | WR28#16–#39edge |
| Week 5 | WR20#16–#27 | WR7#5–#11edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.3 | 15.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #68 overall | 14 #61 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +92 val | +25 ranks · +369 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 94% |
| Bye | 9 | 14 |
| 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 Michael Wilson?
- Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR20 (range #16–#27) and Michael Wilson at WR7 (range #5–#11). Projections: 12.3 vs 15.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Michael Wilson?
- Michael Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #31–#40) vs Michael Wilson WR28 (range #16–#39). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Michael Wilson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #68 overall and Michael Wilson #61, 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.