Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jacoby Brissett | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Jacoby Brissett ahead · 8 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB24#18–#27 | QB6#4–#9edge |
| Week 5 | QB6#3–#9 | QB5#3–#7edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 18.3 | 20.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #144 overall | 16 #52 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +48 ranks · +148 val | -8 ranks · -246 val |
| Rostered | 40% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 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, Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9) and Joe Burrow at QB5 (range #3–#7). Projections: 18.3 vs 20.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27) vs Joe Burrow QB6 (range #4–#9). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #144 overall and Joe Burrow #52, so Joe Burrow 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.