Jaleel McLaughlin or Tahj Brooks?
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 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jaleel McLaughlin
- Rest of season: Tahj Brooks
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Jaleel McLaughlin | Tahj Brooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | RB101#99–#102 | RB93#92–#94edge |
| Week 5 | RB73#69–#76edge | RB75#70–#79 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 1.7edge | 0.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #406 overall | 2 #396 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -44 ranks · -26 val | -40 ranks · -25 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| 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, Jaleel McLaughlin or Tahj Brooks?
- Jaleel McLaughlin. This week's consensus has Jaleel McLaughlin at RB73 (range #69–#76) and Tahj Brooks at RB75 (range #70–#79). Projections: 1.7 vs 0.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaleel McLaughlin or Tahj Brooks?
- Tahj Brooks. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaleel McLaughlin RB101 (range #99–#102) vs Tahj Brooks RB93 (range #92–#94).
- Should I trade Jaleel McLaughlin for Tahj Brooks?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaleel McLaughlin is ranked #406 overall and Tahj Brooks #396, 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.