Who should I start in Week 5, DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs?

Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and Josh Downs on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs?

Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR35 (range #22–#46) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #35 overall and Josh Downs #64, so DeVonta Smith 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.

DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Josh Downs — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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	DeVonta Smith	Josh Downs
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR35#22–#46	WR32#24–#35edge
Week 5	—	WR23#20–#35
Week 5 projection (PPR)	—	12.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #35 overalledge	13 #64 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1069 val	+21 ranks · +300 val
Rostered	98%	83%
Bye	10	13
Status	OUT (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% 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 5, DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs?: Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and Josh Downs on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Josh Downs?: Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR35 (range #22–#46) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #35 overall and Josh Downs #64, so DeVonta Smith 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.