DeMario Douglas or Josh Downs?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: DeMario Douglas
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| DeMario Douglas | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank DeMario Douglas ahead · 7 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR62#42–#88 | WR39#24–#53edge |
| Week 9 | WR33#25–#47edge | WR40#34–#46 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #153 overall | 11 #75 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +106 ranks · +230 val | -12 ranks · -195 val |
| Rostered | 34% | 75% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 9, DeMario Douglas or Josh Downs?
- DeMario Douglas. This week's consensus has DeMario Douglas at WR33 (range #25–#47) and Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46). Projections: 10.3 vs 10.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeMario Douglas or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: DeMario Douglas WR62 (range #42–#88) vs Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeMario Douglas for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeMario Douglas is ranked #153 overall and Josh Downs #75, 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.