Jonathon Brooks 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 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Jonathon Brooks | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Jonathon Brooks ahead · 7 rank Josh Downs ahead | #254#223–#284 | #71#67–#83edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | — | FLX74#55–#92 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | — | 9.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #272 overall | 12 #70 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -184 ranks · -647 val | +15 ranks · +198 val |
| Rostered | 37% | 78% |
| Bye | 5 | 13 |
| Status | IR | 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 7, Jonathon Brooks or Josh Downs?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Jonathon Brooks 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, Jonathon Brooks or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathon Brooks RB254 (range #223–#284) vs Josh Downs WR35 (range #34–#36). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jonathon Brooks for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathon Brooks is ranked #272 overall and Josh Downs #70, so Josh Downs 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.