Who should I start in Week 5, Kenny Gainwell or Theo Johnson?

Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#46) and Theo Johnson at TE40 (range #34–#50); on the flex board it is #135 vs #189. Projections: 7.7 vs 3.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Theo Johnson?

Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51) vs Theo Johnson TE40 (range #38–#42). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Theo Johnson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #169 overall and Theo Johnson #287, 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.

Kenny Gainwell or Theo Johnson?

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 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Kenny Gainwell
Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Kenny Gainwell

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

	Kenny Gainwell	Theo Johnson
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 5 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 0 rank Theo Johnson ahead	#170#120–#203edge	#264#244–#274
Week 5 (flex)	FLX135#96–#146edge	FLX189#164–#217
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.7edge	3.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #169 overalledge	3 #287 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-77 ranks · -413 val	+39 ranks · +37 val
Rostered	57%	2%
Bye	10	8
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 Theo Johnson?: Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB43 (range #33–#46) and Theo Johnson at TE40 (range #34–#50); on the flex board it is #135 vs #189. Projections: 7.7 vs 3.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Theo Johnson?: Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #41–#51) vs Theo Johnson TE40 (range #38–#42). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Theo Johnson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #169 overall and Theo Johnson #287, 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.