Dalton Kincaid 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: Dalton Kincaid
  • Rest of season: even on the consensus2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Downs

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Dalton KincaidJosh Downs
Rest of season (overall)
2 of 4 experts rank Dalton Kincaid ahead · 2 rank Josh Downs ahead
#73#38–#109#73#60–#83
Week 3 (flex)FLX37#34–#46edgeFLX78#61–#97
Week 3 projection (PPR)12.0edge10.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #112 overall10 #85 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +7 val+1 ranks · +11 val
Rostered91%76%
Bye713
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Dalton Kincaid or Josh Downs?
Dalton Kincaid. This week's consensus has Dalton Kincaid at TE3 (range #2–#3) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50); on the flex board it is #37 vs #78. Projections: 12.0 vs 10.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Kincaid or Josh Downs?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Dalton Kincaid TE5 (range #2–#10) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Kincaid ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dalton Kincaid for Josh Downs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Kincaid is ranked #112 overall and Josh Downs #85, 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.