Josh Downs or Luther Burden III?
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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Luther Burden III — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Luther Burden III
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Josh Downs | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 7 rank Luther Burden III ahead | WR32#24–#35 | WR26#22–#29edge |
| Week 5 | WR23#20–#35 | WR23#19–#28 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overall | 16 #49 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +21 ranks · +300 val | -3 ranks · -94 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 93% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| 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 5, Josh Downs or Luther Burden III?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Josh Downs is WR23 (range #20–#35) and Luther Burden III is WR23 (range #19–#28) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Luther Burden III WR26 (range #22–#29). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Luther Burden III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Luther Burden III #49, so Luther Burden III 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.