Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
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: Emanuel Wilson
- Rest of season: Emanuel Wilson — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Emanuel Wilson | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Emanuel Wilson ahead · 1 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB47#39–#58edge | RB66#61–#69 |
| Week 5 | RB18#13–#21edge | RB48#42–#54 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.2edge | 5.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #201 overall | 3 #289 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +57 ranks · +95 val | -34 ranks · -40 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 5% |
| Bye | 11 | 6 |
| 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, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
- Emanuel Wilson. This week's consensus has Emanuel Wilson at RB18 (range #13–#21) and Samaje Perine at RB48 (range #42–#54). Projections: 12.2 vs 5.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
- Emanuel Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emanuel Wilson RB47 (range #39–#58) vs Samaje Perine RB66 (range #61–#69). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emanuel Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emanuel Wilson for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emanuel Wilson is ranked #201 overall and Samaje Perine #289, 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.