J.J. McCarthy or Lamar Jackson?
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 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| J.J. McCarthy | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank J.J. McCarthy ahead · 6 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB36#34–#39 | QB34#27–#59edge |
| Week 5 | QB37#31–#42 | — |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 0.7 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #348 overall | 23 #33 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +81 ranks · +47 val | -2 ranks · -119 val |
| Rostered | 2% | 100% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT (Ankle) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play |
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, J.J. McCarthy or Lamar Jackson?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both J.J. McCarthy and Lamar Jackson on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, J.J. McCarthy or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: J.J. McCarthy QB36 (range #34–#39) vs Lamar Jackson QB34 (range #27–#59). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade J.J. McCarthy for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) J.J. McCarthy is ranked #348 overall and Lamar Jackson #33, so Lamar Jackson 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.