Jameson Williams 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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Jameson Williams — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jameson Williams | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Jameson Williams ahead · 3 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR30#27–#32edge | WR32#24–#35 |
| Week 5 | WR23#20–#31 | WR23#20–#35 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #60 overall | 13 #64 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -8 ranks · -188 val | +21 ranks · +300 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 83% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Jameson Williams or Josh Downs?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jameson Williams is WR23 (range #20–#31) and Josh Downs is WR23 (range #20–#35) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameson Williams or Josh Downs?
- Jameson Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameson Williams WR30 (range #27–#32) vs Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jameson Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jameson Williams for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameson Williams is ranked #60 overall and Josh Downs #64, 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.