Josh Downs or Terry McLaurin?

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 20 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Josh Downs — 2 of 2 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Downs

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Josh DownsTerry McLaurin
Rest of season
2 of 2 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 0 rank Terry McLaurin ahead
WR34#33–#36edgeWR84#50–#142
Week 7WR36#33–#43—
Week 7 projection (PPR)9.5edge6.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)14 #59 overalledge12 #68 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+26 ranks · +400 val-21 ranks · -482 val
Rostered81%93%
Bye137
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 7, Josh Downs or Terry McLaurin?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Josh Downs and Terry McLaurin on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Terry McLaurin?
Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR34 (range #33–#36) vs Terry McLaurin WR84 (range #50–#142). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Terry McLaurin?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #59 overall and Terry McLaurin #68, 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.