Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Matthew Stafford at QB4 (range #2–#6). Projections: 15.7 vs 19.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?

Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #9–#15). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Matthew Stafford?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Matthew Stafford #92, so Jalen Hurts 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.

Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?

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: Matthew Stafford
Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 6 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jalen Hurts

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Jalen Hurts	Matthew Stafford
Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 2 rank Matthew Stafford ahead	QB10#6–#13edge	QB12#9–#15
Week 5	QB18#12–#23	QB4#2–#6edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.7	19.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #77 overalledge	9 #92 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-24 ranks · -445 val	+13 ranks · +110 val
Rostered	97%	92%
Bye	10	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?: Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Matthew Stafford at QB4 (range #2–#6). Projections: 15.7 vs 19.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?: Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #9–#15). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Matthew Stafford?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Matthew Stafford #92, so Jalen Hurts 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.