Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
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: Tyler Higbee
- Rest of season: Tyler Higbee — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jonnu Smith | Tyler Higbee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Jonnu Smith ahead · 2 rank Tyler Higbee ahead | TE48#45–#51 | TE35#30–#43edge |
| Week 5 | TE45#39–#56 | TE21#14–#30edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 3.3 | 7.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #338 overall | 4 #240 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +140 ranks · +76 val | +176 ranks · +154 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 3% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| 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, Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Jonnu Smith at TE45 (range #39–#56) and Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #14–#30). Projections: 3.3 vs 7.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonnu Smith TE48 (range #45–#51) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Higbee ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jonnu Smith for Tyler Higbee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonnu Smith is ranked #338 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, 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.