Who should I start in Week 5, Khalil Shakir or Tony Pollard?

Khalil Shakir. This week's consensus has Khalil Shakir at WR30 (range #23–#46) and Tony Pollard at RB28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #64 vs #73. Projections: 10.4 vs 11.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Khalil Shakir or Tony Pollard?

Khalil Shakir. Rest-of-season consensus: Khalil Shakir WR50 (range #48–#52) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #27–#35). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Khalil Shakir ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Khalil Shakir for Tony Pollard?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Khalil Shakir is ranked #99 overall and Tony Pollard #114, 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.

Khalil Shakir 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 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Khalil Shakir
Rest of season: Khalil Shakir — 3 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.

	Khalil Shakir	Tony Pollard
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 6 experts rank Khalil Shakir ahead · 3 rank Tony Pollard ahead	#103#97–#126edge	#117#89–#146
Week 5 (flex)	FLX64#51–#94edge	FLX73#61–#80
Week 5 projection (PPR)	10.4	11.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #99 overall	8 #114 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+29 ranks · +190 val	-33 ranks · -290 val
Rostered	59%	88%
Bye	7	9
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, Khalil Shakir or Tony Pollard?: Khalil Shakir. This week's consensus has Khalil Shakir at WR30 (range #23–#46) and Tony Pollard at RB28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #64 vs #73. Projections: 10.4 vs 11.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Khalil Shakir or Tony Pollard?: Khalil Shakir. Rest-of-season consensus: Khalil Shakir WR50 (range #48–#52) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #27–#35). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Khalil Shakir ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Khalil Shakir for Tony Pollard?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Khalil Shakir is ranked #99 overall and Tony Pollard #114, 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.