Josh Downs or Rome Odunze?

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: Rome Odunze
  • Rest of season: Rome Odunze2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Rome Odunze

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Josh DownsRome Odunze
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 2 rank Rome Odunze ahead
WR35#29–#38WR34#29–#40edge
Week 3WR39#29–#50WR38#31–#40edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)10.7edge9.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #85 overall13 #62 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +11 val-6 ranks · -129 val
Rostered76%94%
Bye1310
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 Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50) and Rome Odunze at WR38 (range #31–#40). Projections: 10.7 vs 9.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38) vs Rome Odunze WR34 (range #29–#40). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Rome Odunze?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #85 overall and Rome Odunze #62, so Rome Odunze 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.