Josh Downs or Marvin Harrison Jr.?
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 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Josh Downs | Marvin Harrison Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 1 rank Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead | WR32#24–#35edge | WR95#81–#116 |
| Week 5 | WR23#20–#35 | — |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.1 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overalledge | 9 #100 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +21 ranks · +300 val | -35 ranks · -425 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 77% |
| Bye | 13 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT |
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 Marvin Harrison Jr.?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Josh Downs and Marvin Harrison Jr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Marvin Harrison Jr.?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Marvin Harrison Jr. WR95 (range #81–#116). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Marvin Harrison Jr. #100, 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.