Josh Downs or Michael Pittman 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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Downs | Michael Pittman Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 1 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead | WR30#24–#35edge | WR62#58–#72 |
| Week 5 | WR23#19–#29edge | WR52#49–#57 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 11.8edge | 7.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #63 overalledge | 7 #120 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +330 val | -41 ranks · -351 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 71% |
| Bye | 13 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · LIMIT · 0.73037% to play |
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 Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #19–#29) and Michael Pittman Jr. at WR52 (range #49–#57). Projections: 11.8 vs 7.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR30 (range #24–#35) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR62 (range #58–#72). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Michael Pittman Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #63 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #120, 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.