Josh Downs or Rome Odunze?
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: Rome Odunze
- Rest of season: Rome Odunze — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Josh Downs | Rome Odunze | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 5 rank Rome Odunze ahead | WR39#24–#53 | WR35#29–#45edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#34–#46 | WR32#22–#43edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 13 #66 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -195 val | +1 ranks · +17 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 86% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| 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 Rome Odunze?
- Rome Odunze. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Rome Odunze at WR32 (range #22–#43). Projections: 10.7 vs 10.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Rome Odunze?
- Rome Odunze. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Rome Odunze WR35 (range #29–#45). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rome Odunze 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 #75 overall and Rome Odunze #66, 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.