Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
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: Sam Darnold
- Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 8 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 | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB10#6–#13edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 5 | QB18#12–#23 | QB17#12–#21edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.7 | 16.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #77 overalledge | 7 #120 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -24 ranks · -445 val | +18 ranks · +91 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 49% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Sam Darnold at QB17 (range #12–#21). Projections: 15.7 vs 16.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
- Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #18–#23). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Sam Darnold #120, 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.