Who should I start in Week 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Josh Downs?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50). Projections: 12.0 vs 10.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.

Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: Deebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season: Josh Downs — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Josh Downs

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

	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Josh Downs
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 4 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR45#41–#52	WR35#29–#38edge
Week 3	WR27#25–#29edge	WR39#29–#50
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.0edge	10.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	10 #85 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -19 val	+1 ranks · +11 val
Rostered	77%	76%
Bye	8	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 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Josh Downs?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50). Projections: 12.0 vs 10.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.