Brian Thomas Jr. 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 — 2 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.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 2 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR46#34–#55 | WR35#29–#38edge |
| Week 3 | WR52#45–#54 | WR39#29–#50edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.7 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overall | 10 #85 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -8 ranks · -109 val | +1 ranks · +11 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 76% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR52 (range #45–#54) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50). Projections: 9.7 vs 10.7 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. WR46 (range #34–#55) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. 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 #80 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.