Kyren Williams or Mike Evans?
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: Kyren Williams
- Rest of season: Kyren Williams — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Kyren Williams
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kyren Williams | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 6 experts rank Kyren Williams ahead · 0 rank Mike Evans ahead | #28#15–#47edge | #56#46–#65 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX11#9–#15edge | FLX52#43–#60 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.9edge | 13.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 31 #23 overalledge | 16 #51 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +1170 val | +11 ranks · +256 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 94% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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, Kyren Williams or Mike Evans?
- Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Kyren Williams at RB5 (range #4–#7) and Mike Evans at WR26 (range #20–#31); on the flex board it is #11 vs #52. Projections: 17.9 vs 13.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyren Williams or Mike Evans?
- Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyren Williams RB11 (range #8–#14) vs Mike Evans WR28 (range #23–#32). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyren Williams for Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyren Williams is ranked #23 overall and Mike Evans #51, so Kyren Williams 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.