Alec Pierce 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: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Alec Pierce | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 3 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR48#45–#50 | WR35#29–#38edge |
| Week 3 | WR58#55–#67 | WR39#29–#50edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 6.6 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overall | 10 #85 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +8 val | +1 ranks · +11 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 76% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 3, Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50). Projections: 6.6 vs 10.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alec Pierce for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Josh Downs #85, 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.