Who should I start in Week 5, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?

Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#47) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#44). Projections: 8.4 vs 5.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #166 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, 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.

Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?

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 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Kenny Gainwell	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 1 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	RB45#41–#51	RB45#35–#54
Week 5	RB43#33–#47	RB38#36–#44edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	8.4edge	5.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #166 overall	5 #175 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-73 ranks · -394 val	-30 ranks · -101 val
Rostered	59%	39%
Bye	10	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?: Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#47) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#44). Projections: 8.4 vs 5.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Mike Washington Jr.?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #166 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #175, 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.