Who should I start in Week 5, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?

DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR19 (range #14–#26) and Terry McLaurin at WR56 (range #21–#98). Projections: 12.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?

Terry McLaurin. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #31–#40) vs Terry McLaurin WR30 (range #27–#31). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Terry McLaurin ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DK Metcalf for Terry McLaurin?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #68 overall and Terry McLaurin #58, so Terry McLaurin 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.

DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?

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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: DK Metcalf
Rest of season: Terry McLaurin — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Terry McLaurin

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	DK Metcalf	Terry McLaurin
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 8 rank Terry McLaurin ahead	WR36#31–#40	WR30#27–#31edge
Week 5	WR19#14–#26edge	WR56#21–#98
Week 5 projection (PPR)	12.5	11.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #68 overall	14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +92 val	-11 ranks · -291 val
Rostered	92%	93%
Bye	9	7
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP → LIMIT · 0.56995% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?: DK Metcalf. This week's consensus has DK Metcalf at WR19 (range #14–#26) and Terry McLaurin at WR56 (range #21–#98). Projections: 12.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin?: Terry McLaurin. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR36 (range #31–#40) vs Terry McLaurin WR30 (range #27–#31). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Terry McLaurin ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DK Metcalf for Terry McLaurin?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #68 overall and Terry McLaurin #58, so Terry McLaurin 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.