Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
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: Matthew Stafford
- Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Stafford
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Malik Willis | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Malik Willis ahead · 6 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB22#20–#25 | QB13#9–#17edge |
| Week 5 | QB29#25–#30 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.7 | 19.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #129 overall | 9 #95 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +5 val | +9 ranks · +75 val |
| Rostered | 24% | 90% |
| Bye | 6 | 11 |
| 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, Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Malik Willis at QB29 (range #25–#30) and Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#5). Projections: 15.7 vs 19.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Willis QB22 (range #20–#25) vs Matthew Stafford QB13 (range #9–#17). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malik Willis for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Willis is ranked #129 overall and Matthew Stafford #95, so Matthew Stafford 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.