Josh Downs or Makai Lemon?
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 Downs — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
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| Josh Downs | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 2 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR35#29–#38edge | WR40#36–#49 |
| Week 3 | WR39#29–#50edge | WR65#59–#69 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 10.7edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #85 overalledge | 8 #114 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +11 val | -5 ranks · -33 val |
| Rostered | 76% | 70% |
| 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 3, Josh Downs or Makai Lemon?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50) and Makai Lemon at WR65 (range #59–#69). Projections: 10.7 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Makai Lemon?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38) vs Makai Lemon WR40 (range #36–#49). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #85 overall and Makai Lemon #114, 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.