Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
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: Josh Allen
- Rest of season: Josh Allen — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Josh Allen
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Allen | Trevor Lawrence | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Josh Allen ahead · 0 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead | QB1#1–#1edge | QB5#4–#6 |
| Week 5 | QB1#1–#1edge | QB8#6–#11 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 21.0edge | 17.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 18 #45 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +306 val | +25 ranks · +580 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 92% |
| Bye | 7 | 7 |
| 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, Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
- Josh Allen. This week's consensus has Josh Allen at QB1 (range #1–#1) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#11). Projections: 21.0 vs 17.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
- Josh Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Allen QB1 (range #1–#1) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#6). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Allen for Trevor Lawrence?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Allen is ranked #21 overall and Trevor Lawrence #45, so Josh Allen 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.