Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Josh Downs
  • Rest of season: Josh Downs3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Josh DownsQuentin Johnston
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 1 rank Quentin Johnston ahead
WR35#29–#38edgeWR44#43–#46
Week 3WR39#29–#50edgeWR40#37–#48
Week 3 projection (PPR)10.7edge9.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #85 overall9 #90 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +11 val+4 ranks · +38 val
Rostered76%77%
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 3, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50) and Quentin Johnston at WR40 (range #37–#48). Projections: 10.7 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38) vs Quentin Johnston WR44 (range #43–#46). 3 of 4 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 #85 overall and Quentin Johnston #90, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.