Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
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 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Malik Nabers
- Rest of season: Javonte Williams — 4 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Javonte Williams
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Javonte Williams | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 4 of 6 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 2 rank Malik Nabers ahead | #26#19–#41edge | #29#26–#31 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX24#15–#29 | FLX21#17–#26edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.3edge | 13.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 32 #22 overalledge | 30 #24 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +21 ranks · +1310 val | -1 ranks · -95 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 8 |
| 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 Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB11 (range #8–#13) and Malik Nabers at WR10 (range #8–#13); on the flex board it is #24 vs #21. Projections: 17.3 vs 13.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
- Javonte Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB12 (range #10–#15) vs Malik Nabers WR13 (range #12–#14). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Javonte Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Javonte Williams for Malik Nabers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #22 overall and Malik Nabers #24, 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.