Josh Downs or Mike Evans?
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: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Mike Evans — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Mike Evans
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Josh Downs | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 6 rank Mike Evans ahead | WR32#24–#35 | WR26#23–#30edge |
| Week 5 | WR23#20–#35edge | WR24#19–#32 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.1 | 13.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +21 ranks · +300 val | +11 ranks · +264 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 94% |
| Bye | 13 | 8 |
| 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 Mike Evans?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35) and Mike Evans at WR24 (range #19–#32). Projections: 12.1 vs 13.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Mike Evans?
- Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Mike Evans WR26 (range #23–#30). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Mike Evans #50, so Mike Evans 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.