Josh Downs or Puka Nacua?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Puka Nacua
- Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Puka Nacua
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| Josh Downs | Puka Nacua | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 7 rank Puka Nacua ahead | WR39#24–#53 | WR2#2–#3edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#34–#46 | WR2#1–#2edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 24.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 66 #6 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -195 val | +4 ranks · +1423 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 100% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| 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 9, Josh Downs or Puka Nacua?
- Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2). Projections: 10.7 vs 24.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Puka Nacua?
- Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Puka Nacua?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 overall and Puka Nacua #6, so Puka Nacua 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.