Who should I start in Week 5, Jaylen Waddle or Kyren Williams?

Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #15–#23) and Kyren Williams at RB5 (range #3–#8); on the flex board it is #37 vs #10. Projections: 11.9 vs 18.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Kyren Williams?

Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20) vs Kyren Williams RB10 (range #9–#13). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Kyren Williams?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Kyren Williams #23, so Kyren 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.

Jaylen Waddle or Kyren Williams?

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: Kyren Williams
Rest of season: Kyren Williams — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Kyren Williams

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

	Jaylen Waddle	Kyren Williams
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 6 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 5 rank Kyren Williams ahead	#41#32–#53	#23#15–#42edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX37#32–#51	FLX10#7–#15edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	11.9	18.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #34 overall	31 #23 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+20 ranks · +1208 val
Rostered	96%	99%
Bye	10	11
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, Jaylen Waddle or Kyren Williams?: Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR18 (range #15–#23) and Kyren Williams at RB5 (range #3–#8); on the flex board it is #37 vs #10. Projections: 11.9 vs 18.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Kyren Williams?: Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR18 (range #16–#20) vs Kyren Williams RB10 (range #9–#13). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Kyren Williams?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #34 overall and Kyren Williams #23, so Kyren 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.