Who should I start in Week 5, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR42 (range #32–#49) and Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35). Projections: 9.3 vs 12.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR47 (range #43–#52) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #84 overall and Josh Downs #64, 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.

Courtland Sutton 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 12 at 12:11 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

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Courtland Sutton	Josh Downs
Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Courtland Sutton ahead · 5 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR47#43–#52	WR32#24–#35edge
Week 5	WR42#32–#49	WR23#20–#35edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.3	12.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #84 overall	13 #64 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+21 ranks · +300 val
Rostered	72%	83%
Bye	10	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, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR42 (range #32–#49) and Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35). Projections: 9.3 vs 12.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR47 (range #43–#52) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #84 overall and Josh Downs #64, 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.