Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?

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 12:11 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

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Josh DownsQuentin Johnston
Rest of season
5 of 6 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 1 rank Quentin Johnston ahead
WR30#24–#35edgeWR53#48–#62
Week 5WR23#19–#29edgeWR54#51–#56
Week 5 projection (PPR)11.1edge8.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #63 overalledge8 #101 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +341 val-11 ranks · -98 val
Rostered84%63%
Bye137
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #19–#29) and Quentin Johnston at WR54 (range #51–#56). Projections: 11.1 vs 8.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR30 (range #24–#35) vs Quentin Johnston WR53 (range #48–#62). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Quentin Johnston?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #63 overall and Quentin Johnston #101, 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.