Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?
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 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Courtland Sutton
- Rest of season: Courtland Sutton — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Courtland Sutton
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Courtland Sutton | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Courtland Sutton ahead · 0 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | #105#81–#133edge | #156#127–#173 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX95#84–#116edge | FLX99#92–#121 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.2edge | 7.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #98 overalledge | 5 #157 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -137 val | -76 ranks · -493 val |
| Rostered | 61% | 71% |
| Bye | 10 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.72929% to play |
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 Rico Dowdle?
- Courtland Sutton. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR45 (range #42–#54) and Rico Dowdle at RB33 (range #30–#40); on the flex board it is #95 vs #99. Projections: 9.2 vs 7.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Rico Dowdle?
- Courtland Sutton. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR54 (range #47–#62) vs Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Courtland Sutton ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #98 overall and Rico Dowdle #157, so Courtland Sutton 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.