David Montgomery or Josh Downs?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 4 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| David Montgomery | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 5 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 4 rank Josh Downs ahead | #116#57–#156 | #60#48–#68edge |
| Week 6 (flex) | FLX207#161–#296 | FLX47#42–#60edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 3.5 | 11.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -54 ranks · -638 val | +27 ranks · +421 val |
| Rostered | 91% | 82% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | OUT (Groin) · DNP → DNP · 0.06841% to play | 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 6, David Montgomery or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB69 (range #57–#79) and Josh Downs at WR24 (range #21–#30); on the flex board it is #207 vs #47. Projections: 3.5 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB32 (range #22–#40) vs Josh Downs WR30 (range #24–#35). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Montgomery for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #113 overall and Josh Downs #58, 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.