Dontayvion Wicks or Emeka Egbuka?

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: Dontayvion Wicks
  • Rest of season: Emeka Egbuka — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Emeka Egbuka

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

Dontayvion WicksEmeka Egbuka
Rest of season
0 of 8 experts rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead · 8 rank Emeka Egbuka ahead
WR51#44–#56WR31#21–#42edge
Week 5WR39#30–#45edgeWR40#32–#45
Week 5 projection (PPR)9.810.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #105 overall15 #56 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+64 ranks · +303 val-14 ranks · -420 val
Rostered34%95%
Bye1010
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, Dontayvion Wicks or Emeka Egbuka?
Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has Dontayvion Wicks at WR39 (range #30–#45) and Emeka Egbuka at WR40 (range #32–#45). Projections: 9.8 vs 10.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dontayvion Wicks or Emeka Egbuka?
Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Dontayvion Wicks WR51 (range #44–#56) vs Emeka Egbuka WR31 (range #21–#42). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dontayvion Wicks for Emeka Egbuka?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dontayvion Wicks is ranked #105 overall and Emeka Egbuka #56, so Emeka Egbuka 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.