Who should I start in Week 5, Jaylin Noel or Mike Washington Jr.?

Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Jaylin Noel at WR70 (range #49–#76) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43); on the flex board it is #139 vs #116. Projections: 5.7 vs 5.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylin Noel or Mike Washington Jr.?

Jaylin Noel. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylin Noel WR70 (range #63–#77) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylin Noel ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylin Noel for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylin Noel is ranked #165 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Jaylin Noel or Mike Washington Jr.?

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: Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season: Jaylin Noel — 3 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Jaylin Noel	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 6 experts rank Jaylin Noel ahead · 3 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#169#138–#208edge	#179#136–#224
Week 5 (flex)	FLX139#105–#151	FLX116#101–#144edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.7	5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #165 overall	5 #175 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+30 ranks · +80 val	-30 ranks · -101 val
Rostered	4%	39%
Bye	8	13
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, Jaylin Noel or Mike Washington Jr.?: Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Jaylin Noel at WR70 (range #49–#76) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43); on the flex board it is #139 vs #116. Projections: 5.7 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylin Noel or Mike Washington Jr.?: Jaylin Noel. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylin Noel WR70 (range #63–#77) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylin Noel ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylin Noel for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylin Noel is ranked #165 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.