Aaron Jones Sr. or Josh Downs?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Aaron Jones Sr. | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 5 rank Josh Downs ahead | #82#52–#120 | #68#66–#71edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX45#36–#57edge | FLX74#68–#83 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 11.7edge | 9.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #84 overall | 13 #63 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +36 ranks · +292 val | +22 ranks · +319 val |
| Rostered | 87% | 80% |
| Bye | 6 | 13 |
| 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 7, Aaron Jones Sr. or Josh Downs?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB18 (range #14–#23) and Josh Downs at WR36 (range #34–#41); on the flex board it is #45 vs #74. Projections: 11.7 vs 9.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB24 (range #18–#32) vs Josh Downs WR33 (range #24–#36). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #84 overall and Josh Downs #63, so Josh Downs 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.