Denzel Boston or Josh Downs?
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 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Denzel Boston
- Rest of season: Denzel Boston — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Denzel Boston
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Denzel Boston | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 4 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR32#25–#37edge | WR35#33–#36 |
| Week 7 | WR26#21–#31edge | WR36#32–#44 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 10.6edge | 9.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #61 overalledge | 12 #70 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +86 ranks · +768 val | +15 ranks · +198 val |
| Rostered | 70% | 78% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.9584% 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 7, Denzel Boston or Josh Downs?
- Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR26 (range #21–#31) and Josh Downs at WR36 (range #32–#44). Projections: 10.6 vs 9.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Josh Downs?
- Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR32 (range #25–#37) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #33–#36). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Denzel Boston for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #61 overall and Josh Downs #70, so Denzel Boston 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.