Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?
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: Ladd McConkey
- Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ladd McConkey
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| Josh Downs | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 6 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | WR39#24–#53 | WR31#26–#38edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#34–#46 | WR28#24–#37edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 14 #57 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -195 val | -2 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 89% |
| Bye | 13 | 7 |
| 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 Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37). Projections: 10.7 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 6 of 7 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 #75 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, 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.