Who should I start in Week 5, Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard?

Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB85 (range #77–#92) and Tony Pollard at RB29 (range #27–#31). Projections: 0.0 vs 10.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard?

Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB40 (range #29–#57) vs Tony Pollard RB32 (range #26–#36). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tony Pollard ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Tony Pollard?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #150 overall and Tony Pollard #112, so Tony Pollard 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.

Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard?

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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Tony Pollard
Rest of season: Tony Pollard — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Tony Pollard

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Josh Jacobs	Tony Pollard
Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 5 rank Tony Pollard ahead	RB40#29–#57	RB32#26–#36edge
Week 5	RB85#77–#92	RB29#27–#31edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	0.0	10.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #150 overall	8 #112 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-10 ranks · -40 val	-31 ranks · -277 val
Rostered	84%	88%
Bye	11	9
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · DNP · 0.81635% 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, Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard?: Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB85 (range #77–#92) and Tony Pollard at RB29 (range #27–#31). Projections: 0.0 vs 10.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard?: Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB40 (range #29–#57) vs Tony Pollard RB32 (range #26–#36). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tony Pollard ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Tony Pollard?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #150 overall and Tony Pollard #112, so Tony Pollard 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.