Javonte Williams or Jaylen Waddle?
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: Javonte Williams
- Rest of season: Javonte Williams — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Javonte Williams
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Javonte Williams | Jaylen Waddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 6 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 1 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | #26#19–#41edge | #35#31–#40 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX25#19–#30edge | FLX36#30–#47 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.3edge | 12.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 32 #22 overalledge | 22 #34 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +21 ranks · +1310 val | -2 ranks · -114 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 97% |
| Bye | 14 | 10 |
| 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, Javonte Williams or Jaylen Waddle?
- Javonte Williams. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB11 (range #9–#13) and Jaylen Waddle at WR17 (range #15–#21); on the flex board it is #25 vs #36. Projections: 17.3 vs 12.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Jaylen Waddle?
- Javonte Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB12 (range #10–#15) vs Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Javonte Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Javonte Williams for Jaylen Waddle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #22 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so Javonte Williams 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.