Josh Downs or Ryan Flournoy?

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: Josh Downs
  • Rest of season: Josh Downs — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Downs

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Josh DownsRyan Flournoy
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 1 rank Ryan Flournoy ahead
WR39#24–#53edgeWR58#44–#78
Week 9WR40#34–#46edgeWR43#35–#48
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.7edge9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #75 overalledge7 #129 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-12 ranks · -195 val+56 ranks · +199 val
Rostered75%38%
Bye1314
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 9, Josh Downs or Ryan Flournoy?
Josh Downs. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Ryan Flournoy at WR43 (range #35–#48). Projections: 10.7 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Ryan Flournoy?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Ryan Flournoy WR58 (range #44–#78). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Ryan Flournoy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 overall and Ryan Flournoy #129, 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.