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

Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Malik Washington at WR31 (range #25–#35) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43); on the flex board it is #63 vs #116. Projections: 10.8 vs 5.3 PPR points.

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

Malik Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR61 (range #45–#68) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Malik Washington for Mike Washington Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #142 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.

Malik Washington 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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Malik Washington
Rest of season: Malik Washington — 4 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.

	Malik Washington	Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 6 experts rank Malik Washington ahead · 2 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead	#147#84–#209edge	#179#136–#224
Week 5 (flex)	FLX63#52–#73edge	FLX116#101–#144
Week 5 projection (PPR)	10.8edge	5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #142 overall	5 #175 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+41 ranks · +134 val	-30 ranks · -101 val
Rostered	37%	39%
Bye	6	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, Malik Washington or Mike Washington Jr.?: Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Malik Washington at WR31 (range #25–#35) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB38 (range #36–#43); on the flex board it is #63 vs #116. Projections: 10.8 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Washington or Mike Washington Jr.?: Malik Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR61 (range #45–#68) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #35–#54). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Malik Washington for Mike Washington Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #142 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.