Who should I start in Week 5, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?

Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13) and Malik Willis at QB26 (range #22–#29). Projections: 18.8 vs 16.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?

Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB13 (range #7–#17) vs Malik Willis QB22 (range #18–#27). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Malik Willis?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #103 overall and Malik Willis #129, so Jayden Daniels 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.

Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?

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 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jayden Daniels
Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Jayden Daniels

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

	Jayden Daniels	Malik Willis
Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 1 rank Malik Willis ahead	QB13#7–#17edge	QB22#18–#27
Week 5	QB11#8–#13edge	QB26#22–#29
Week 5 projection (PPR)	18.8edge	16.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #103 overalledge	7 #129 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-45 ranks · -588 val	+1 ranks · +5 val
Rostered	87%	23%
Bye	7	6
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, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?: Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13) and Malik Willis at QB26 (range #22–#29). Projections: 18.8 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?: Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB13 (range #7–#17) vs Malik Willis QB22 (range #18–#27). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Malik Willis?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #103 overall and Malik Willis #129, so Jayden Daniels 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.