Kaleb Johnson 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kaleb Johnson
- Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kenny Gainwell
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Kaleb Johnson | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kaleb Johnson ahead · 7 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB59#55–#71 | RB45#41–#51edge |
| Week 5 | RB41#38–#45edge | RB43#33–#46 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 6.6 | 7.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #252 overall | 5 #169 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -1 val | -77 ranks · -413 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 57% |
| 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, Kaleb Johnson or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kaleb Johnson. This week's consensus has Kaleb Johnson at RB41 (range #38–#45) and Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#46). Projections: 6.6 vs 7.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kaleb Johnson or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kaleb Johnson RB59 (range #55–#71) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kaleb Johnson for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kaleb Johnson is ranked #252 overall and Kenny Gainwell #169, so Kenny Gainwell 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.