Who should I start in Week 5, Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?

Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR22 (range #18–#33) and Ladd McConkey at WR59 (range #29–#99). Projections: 12.0 vs 8.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Downs for Ladd McConkey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Ladd McConkey #53, so Ladd McConkey 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.

Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?

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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Josh Downs
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 5 of 8 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Josh Downs	Ladd McConkey
Rest of season 3 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 5 rank Ladd McConkey ahead	WR32#24–#35	WR29#24–#34edge
Week 5	WR22#18–#33edge	WR59#29–#99
Week 5 projection (PPR)	12.0edge	8.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	13 #64 overall	15 #53 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+21 ranks · +300 val	-18 ranks · -658 val
Rostered	84%	94%
Bye	13	7
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0.54317% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?: Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR22 (range #18–#33) and Ladd McConkey at WR59 (range #29–#99). Projections: 12.0 vs 8.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Ladd McConkey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Ladd McConkey #53, so Ladd McConkey 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.