Who should I start in Week 3, A.J. Brown or Josh Downs?

Weekly consensus is not available for both A.J. Brown and Josh Downs on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR41 (range #17–#64) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have A.J. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade A.J. Brown for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #11 overall and Josh Downs #85, so A.J. Brown 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.

A.J. Brown or Josh Downs?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Josh Downs — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: A.J. Brown

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	A.J. Brown	Josh Downs
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 0 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR41#17–#64	WR35#29–#38edge
Week 3	—	WR39#29–#50
Week 3 projection (PPR)	—	10.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	50 #11 overalledge	10 #85 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +241 val	+1 ranks · +11 val
Rostered	98%	76%
Bye	11	13
Status	IR	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 3, A.J. Brown or Josh Downs?: Weekly consensus is not available for both A.J. Brown and Josh Downs on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR41 (range #17–#64) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have A.J. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade A.J. Brown for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #11 overall and Josh Downs #85, so A.J. Brown 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.