Josh Downs or KC Concepcion Jr.?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Josh Downs
  • Rest of season: Josh Downs3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Downs

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Josh DownsKC Concepcion Jr.
Rest of season
1 of 4 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 3 rank KC Concepcion Jr. ahead
WR35#29–#38edgeWR37#36–#37
Week 3WR39#29–#50edgeWR50#47–#52
Week 3 projection (PPR)10.7edge9.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #85 overalledge8 #108 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +11 val+14 ranks · +88 val
Rostered76%68%
Bye1311
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Josh Downs or KC Concepcion Jr.?
Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50) and KC Concepcion Jr. at WR50 (range #47–#52). Projections: 10.7 vs 9.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or KC Concepcion Jr.?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38) vs KC Concepcion Jr. WR37 (range #36–#37). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have KC Concepcion Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for KC Concepcion Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #85 overall and KC Concepcion Jr. #108, 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.