Who should I start in Week 5, MarShawn Lloyd or Will Shipley?

Will Shipley. This week's consensus has MarShawn Lloyd at RB34 (range #30–#38) and Will Shipley at RB27 (range #23–#32). Projections: 9.1 vs 10.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, MarShawn Lloyd or Will Shipley?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: MarShawn Lloyd RB48 (range #40–#52) vs Will Shipley RB48 (range #46–#53). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade MarShawn Lloyd for Will Shipley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) MarShawn Lloyd is ranked #177 overall and Will Shipley #223, 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.

MarShawn Lloyd or Will Shipley?

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 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Will Shipley
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 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.

	MarShawn Lloyd	Will Shipley
Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead · 3 rank Will Shipley ahead	RB48#40–#52	RB48#46–#53
Week 5	RB34#30–#38	RB27#23–#32edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.1	10.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #177 overall	4 #223 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-73 ranks · -333 val	+125 ranks · +141 val
Rostered	53%	51%
Bye	11	10
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, MarShawn Lloyd or Will Shipley?: Will Shipley. This week's consensus has MarShawn Lloyd at RB34 (range #30–#38) and Will Shipley at RB27 (range #23–#32). Projections: 9.1 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, MarShawn Lloyd or Will Shipley?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: MarShawn Lloyd RB48 (range #40–#52) vs Will Shipley RB48 (range #46–#53). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade MarShawn Lloyd for Will Shipley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) MarShawn Lloyd is ranked #177 overall and Will Shipley #223, 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.