Jakobi Meyers 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: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jakobi Meyers | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank Jakobi Meyers ahead · 5 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR44#35–#53 | WR39#24–#53edge |
| Week 9 | WR42#38–#47 | WR40#34–#46edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.7 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #81 overall | 11 #75 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | -12 ranks · -195 val |
| Rostered | 63% | 75% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Jakobi Meyers at WR42 (range #38–#47) and Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46). Projections: 9.7 vs 10.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Jakobi Meyers WR44 (range #35–#53) vs Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jakobi Meyers for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jakobi Meyers is ranked #81 overall and Josh Downs #75, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.