Samaje Perine or Sione Vaki?
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: Samaje Perine
- Rest of season: Samaje Perine — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Samaje Perine | Sione Vaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Samaje Perine ahead · 1 rank Sione Vaki ahead | RB64#60–#69edge | RB84#66–#101 |
| Week 5 | RB50#47–#55edge | RB66#64–#68 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 5.4edge | 3.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #281 overall | 2 #356 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -20 val | +13 ranks · +9 val |
| Rostered | 5% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 6 |
| 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, Samaje Perine or Sione Vaki?
- Samaje Perine. This week's consensus has Samaje Perine at RB50 (range #47–#55) and Sione Vaki at RB66 (range #64–#68). Projections: 5.4 vs 3.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Samaje Perine or Sione Vaki?
- Samaje Perine. Rest-of-season consensus: Samaje Perine RB64 (range #60–#69) vs Sione Vaki RB84 (range #66–#101). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Samaje Perine ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Samaje Perine for Sione Vaki?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Samaje Perine is ranked #281 overall and Sione Vaki #356, 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.