Who should I start in Week 5, Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR50 (range #47–#54) and Josh Downs at WR23 (range #19–#29). Projections: 7.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR51 (range #37–#63) vs Josh Downs WR30 (range #24–#35). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #96 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.

Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Josh Downs
Rest of season: Josh Downs — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Josh Downs

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	Brian Thomas Jr.	Josh Downs
Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 5 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR51#37–#63	WR30#24–#35edge
Week 5	WR50#47–#54	WR23#19–#29edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.5	11.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #96 overall	13 #63 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-16 ranks · -167 val	+24 ranks · +341 val
Rostered	70%	84%
Bye	7	13
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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR50 (range #47–#54) and Josh Downs at WR23 (range #19–#29). Projections: 7.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR51 (range #37–#63) vs Josh Downs WR30 (range #24–#35). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #96 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.