Jalen Hurts 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 8 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jalen Hurts | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 6 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB10#6–#11 | QB7#4–#9edge |
| Week 5 | QB15#12–#18 | QB4#3–#7edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.4 | 19.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #77 overall | 14 #60 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -23 ranks · -419 val | -16 ranks · -434 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| 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 Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB15 (range #12–#18) and Joe Burrow at QB4 (range #3–#7). Projections: 15.4 vs 19.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#11) vs Joe Burrow QB7 (range #4–#9). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Joe Burrow #60, 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.