Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington?
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: Justin Jefferson
- Rest of season: Justin Jefferson — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Justin Jefferson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Justin Jefferson | Parker Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Justin Jefferson ahead · 2 rank Parker Washington ahead | WR9#4–#13edge | WR12#10–#14 |
| Week 5 | WR13#5–#40edge | WR15#11–#19 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.4edge | 13.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 41 #15 overalledge | 30 #24 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -1741 val | +31 ranks · +1471 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 94% |
| Bye | 6 | 7 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.95% to play | 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, Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington?
- Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has Justin Jefferson at WR13 (range #5–#40) and Parker Washington at WR15 (range #11–#19). Projections: 16.4 vs 13.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington?
- Justin Jefferson. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Jefferson WR9 (range #4–#13) vs Parker Washington WR12 (range #10–#14). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Jefferson for Parker Washington?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Jefferson is ranked #15 overall and Parker Washington #24, so Justin Jefferson 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.