Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB15 (range #12–#18) and Trevor Lawrence at QB6 (range #5–#10). Projections: 15.4 vs 17.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#11) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #3–#7). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Trevor Lawrence?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Trevor Lawrence #43, so Trevor Lawrence 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 Trevor Lawrence?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Jalen Hurts	Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 5 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead	QB10#6–#11	QB5#3–#7edge
Week 5	QB15#12–#18	QB6#5–#10edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.4	17.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #77 overall	18 #43 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-23 ranks · -419 val	+29 ranks · +682 val
Rostered	98%	92%
Bye	10	7
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 Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB15 (range #12–#18) and Trevor Lawrence at QB6 (range #5–#10). Projections: 15.4 vs 17.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#11) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #3–#7). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Trevor Lawrence?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Trevor Lawrence #43, so Trevor Lawrence 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.