Josh Downs or Rico Dowdle?
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 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Downs
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
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| Josh Downs | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 8 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 0 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | #71#67–#83edge | #156#127–#173 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX74#55–#92edge | FLX99#92–#121 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.8edge | 7.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #70 overalledge | 5 #157 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +15 ranks · +198 val | -76 ranks · -493 val |
| Rostered | 78% | 71% |
| Bye | 13 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.72929% to play |
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 Rico Dowdle?
- Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR36 (range #26–#45) and Rico Dowdle at RB33 (range #30–#40); on the flex board it is #74 vs #99. Projections: 9.8 vs 7.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Rico Dowdle?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #34–#36) vs Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #70 overall and Rico Dowdle #157, 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.