Carnell Tate 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: Carnell Tate
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Carnell Tate | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 2 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR37#32–#45 | WR35#29–#38edge |
| Week 3 | WR45#44–#48 | WR39#29–#50edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.9 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #67 overalledge | 10 #85 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -72 val | +1 ranks · +11 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 76% |
| Bye | 9 | 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, Carnell Tate or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR45 (range #44–#48) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50). Projections: 9.9 vs 10.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR37 (range #32–#45) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carnell Tate for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #67 overall and Josh Downs #85, so Carnell Tate 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.