Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
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: Jared Goff
- Rest of season: Jared Goff — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jalen Hurts | Jared Goff | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 6 rank Jared Goff ahead | QB10#6–#13 | QB9#8–#10edge |
| Week 5 | QB18#12–#23 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.7 | 20.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #77 overall | 12 #71 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -24 ranks · -445 val | +32 ranks · +349 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 88% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
- Jared Goff. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Jared Goff at QB3 (range #2–#5). Projections: 15.7 vs 20.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
- Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Jared Goff QB9 (range #8–#10). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Jared Goff?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Jared Goff #71, 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.