Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Wilson
- Rest of season: Michael Wilson — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Michael Wilson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Downs | Michael Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 6 rank Michael Wilson ahead | WR35#33–#36 | WR25#23–#28edge |
| Week 7 | WR37#33–#42 | WR24#20–#28edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.6 | 11.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #70 overall | 16 #49 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +15 ranks · +198 val | +37 ranks · +662 val |
| Rostered | 78% | 92% |
| Bye | 13 | 14 |
| 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 7, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
- Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR37 (range #33–#42) and Michael Wilson at WR24 (range #20–#28). Projections: 9.6 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
- Michael Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #33–#36) vs Michael Wilson WR25 (range #23–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Michael Wilson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #70 overall and Michael Wilson #49, so Michael Wilson 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.