Josh Downs or Romeo Doubs?

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 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Josh Downs
  • Rest of season: Josh Downs — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Downs

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Josh DownsRomeo Doubs
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 0 rank Romeo Doubs ahead
WR32#24–#35edgeWR44#43–#47
Week 5WR23#20–#35edgeWR27#23–#31
Week 5 projection (PPR)12.113.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #64 overalledge10 #85 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+21 ranks · +300 val+42 ranks · +319 val
Rostered83%74%
Bye1311
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 Romeo Doubs?
Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35) and Romeo Doubs at WR27 (range #23–#31). Projections: 12.1 vs 13.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Romeo Doubs?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Romeo Doubs WR44 (range #43–#47). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Romeo Doubs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #64 overall and Romeo Doubs #85, 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.