Emeka Egbuka 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: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Emeka Egbuka — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Emeka Egbuka
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Emeka Egbuka | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 3 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR31#21–#42edge | WR32#24–#35 |
| Week 5 | WR40#32–#45 | WR23#20–#35edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 10.4 | 12.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #56 overalledge | 13 #64 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -420 val | +21 ranks · +300 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 83% |
| Bye | 10 | 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 5, Emeka Egbuka or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR40 (range #32–#45) and Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35). Projections: 10.4 vs 12.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Josh Downs?
- Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR31 (range #21–#42) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #56 overall and Josh Downs #64, so Emeka Egbuka 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.