Who should I start in Week 5, Pat Bryant or Rico Dowdle?

Rico Dowdle. This week's consensus has Pat Bryant at WR109 (range #67–#150) and Rico Dowdle at RB59 (range #30–#80); on the flex board it is #222 vs #181. Projections: 0.0 vs 7.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Pat Bryant or Rico Dowdle?

Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Pat Bryant WR71 (range #62–#81) vs Rico Dowdle RB40 (range #36–#52). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Pat Bryant for Rico Dowdle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Pat Bryant is ranked #166 overall and Rico Dowdle #149, 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.

Pat Bryant or Rico Dowdle?

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 8 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Rico Dowdle
Rest of season: Rico Dowdle — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Pat Bryant	Rico Dowdle
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Pat Bryant ahead · 4 rank Rico Dowdle ahead	#167#133–#219	#154#144–#189edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX222#136–#307	FLX181#80–#287edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	0.0	7.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #166 overall	6 #149 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+15 ranks · +43 val	-67 ranks · -452 val
Rostered	7%	76%
Bye	10	9
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.14561% to play	QUESTIONABLE (Toe) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.6386% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Pat Bryant or Rico Dowdle?: Rico Dowdle. This week's consensus has Pat Bryant at WR109 (range #67–#150) and Rico Dowdle at RB59 (range #30–#80); on the flex board it is #222 vs #181. Projections: 0.0 vs 7.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Pat Bryant or Rico Dowdle?: Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Pat Bryant WR71 (range #62–#81) vs Rico Dowdle RB40 (range #36–#52). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Pat Bryant for Rico Dowdle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Pat Bryant is ranked #166 overall and Rico Dowdle #149, 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.