Joe Flacco or Kyler Murray?
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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kyler Murray
- Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joe Flacco | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Joe Flacco ahead · 1 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB45#40–#48 | QB23#20–#25edge |
| Week 5 | QB39#36–#42 | QB16#12–#24edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 14.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #381 overall | 6 #134 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +94 ranks · +45 val | -23 ranks · -129 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 60% |
| Bye | 6 | 6 |
| 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, Joe Flacco or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Joe Flacco at QB39 (range #36–#42) and Kyler Murray at QB16 (range #12–#24). Projections: 0.4 vs 14.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Flacco or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Flacco QB45 (range #40–#48) vs Kyler Murray QB23 (range #20–#25). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joe Flacco for Kyler Murray?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Flacco is ranked #381 overall and Kyler Murray #134, so Kyler Murray 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.