Who should I start in Week 7, Jaylen Waddle or Josh Downs?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR28 (range #24–#30) and Josh Downs at WR36 (range #26–#44). Projections: 11.8 vs 9.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Josh Downs?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR27 (range #24–#29) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #33–#36). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Josh Downs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #47 overall and Josh Downs #70, so Jaylen Waddle 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.

Jaylen Waddle 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 PM EDT

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This week: Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

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	Jaylen Waddle	Josh Downs
Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 1 rank Josh Downs ahead	WR27#24–#29edge	WR35#33–#36
Week 7	WR28#24–#30edge	WR36#26–#44
Week 7 projection (PPR)	11.8edge	9.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #47 overalledge	12 #70 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-13 ranks · -540 val	+15 ranks · +198 val
Rostered	93%	78%
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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Who should I start in Week 7, Jaylen Waddle or Josh Downs?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR28 (range #24–#30) and Josh Downs at WR36 (range #26–#44). Projections: 11.8 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Josh Downs?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR27 (range #24–#29) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #33–#36). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Josh Downs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #47 overall and Josh Downs #70, so Jaylen Waddle 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.