Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
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| Courtland Sutton | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Courtland Sutton ahead · 6 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR54#47–#62 | WR35#33–#36edge |
| Week 7 | WR46#42–#54 | WR36#32–#44edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #98 overall | 12 #70 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -137 val | +15 ranks · +198 val |
| Rostered | 61% | 78% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR46 (range #42–#54) and Josh Downs at WR36 (range #32–#44). Projections: 9.2 vs 9.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR54 (range #47–#62) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #33–#36). 6 of 7 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 #98 overall and Josh Downs #70, 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.