Jalen Nailor or Malik Washington?
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 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Malik Washington
- Rest of season: Malik Washington — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Malik Washington
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jalen Nailor | Malik Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 7 experts rank Jalen Nailor ahead · 4 rank Malik Washington ahead | WR80#68–#103 | WR63#56–#68edge |
| Week 5 | WR82#67–#100 | WR27#18–#35edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 5.6 | 11.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #212 overall | 6 #146 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -28 ranks · -62 val | +39 ranks · +123 val |
| Rostered | 18% | 41% |
| Bye | 13 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.03424% to play | 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 Nailor or Malik Washington?
- Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Jalen Nailor at WR82 (range #67–#100) and Malik Washington at WR27 (range #18–#35). Projections: 5.6 vs 11.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Nailor or Malik Washington?
- Malik Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Nailor WR80 (range #68–#103) vs Malik Washington WR63 (range #56–#68). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Nailor for Malik Washington?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Nailor is ranked #212 overall and Malik Washington #146, so Malik Washington 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.