Who should I start in Week 5, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?

Ted Hurst III. This week's consensus has Ted Hurst III at WR69 (range #61–#79) and Zachariah Branch at WR91 (range #72–#107). Projections: 6.5 vs 3.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?

Ted Hurst III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ted Hurst III WR75 (range #62–#84) vs Zachariah Branch WR99 (range #93–#111). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ted Hurst III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ted Hurst III for Zachariah Branch?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ted Hurst III is ranked #197 overall and Zachariah Branch #290, 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.

Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?

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 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Ted Hurst III
Rest of season: Ted Hurst III — 7 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.

	Ted Hurst III	Zachariah Branch
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Ted Hurst III ahead · 0 rank Zachariah Branch ahead	WR75#62–#84edge	WR99#93–#111
Week 5	WR69#61–#79edge	WR91#72–#107
Week 5 projection (PPR)	6.5edge	3.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #197 overall	3 #290 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+51 ranks · +91 val	-57 ranks · -73 val
Rostered	4%	8%
Bye	10	11
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, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?: Ted Hurst III. This week's consensus has Ted Hurst III at WR69 (range #61–#79) and Zachariah Branch at WR91 (range #72–#107). Projections: 6.5 vs 3.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?: Ted Hurst III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ted Hurst III WR75 (range #62–#84) vs Zachariah Branch WR99 (range #93–#111). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ted Hurst III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ted Hurst III for Zachariah Branch?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ted Hurst III is ranked #197 overall and Zachariah Branch #290, 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.