Josh Downs or Keenan Allen?
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: Keenan Allen
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Josh Downs | Keenan Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 3 rank Keenan Allen ahead | WR39#24–#53edge | WR44#35–#56 |
| Week 9 | WR40#34–#46 | WR31#26–#39edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 10 #85 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -195 val | +47 ranks · +344 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 55% |
| Bye | 13 | 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, Josh Downs or Keenan Allen?
- Keenan Allen. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Keenan Allen at WR31 (range #26–#39). Projections: 10.7 vs 10.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Keenan Allen?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Keenan Allen WR44 (range #35–#56). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Keenan Allen?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 overall and Keenan Allen #85, 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.