Josh Jacobs or Kenny Gainwell?
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: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Josh Jacobs | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 3 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB38#29–#48edge | RB45#41–#51 |
| Week 5 | RB98#94–#99 | RB43#34–#46edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 7.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #145 overall | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -6 ranks · -25 val | -77 ranks · -413 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 58% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| 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 Jacobs or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB98 (range #94–#99) and Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #34–#46). Projections: 0.0 vs 7.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Kenny Gainwell?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB38 (range #29–#48) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #145 overall and Kenny Gainwell #169, 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.