Josh Downs or Tyler Warren?
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: Tyler Warren
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Warren
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Josh Downs | Tyler Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 2 rank Tyler Warren ahead | #73#60–#83edge | #76#73–#86 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX78#61–#97 | FLX61#55–#65edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 11.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #85 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +11 val | +2 ranks · +55 val |
| Rostered | 76% | 99% |
| Bye | 13 | 13 |
| 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 3, Josh Downs or Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR39 (range #29–#50) and Tyler Warren at TE6 (range #6–#8); on the flex board it is #78 vs #61. Projections: 10.7 vs 11.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Tyler Warren?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR35 (range #29–#38) vs Tyler Warren TE4 (range #4–#5). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Tyler Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #85 overall and Tyler Warren #50, so Tyler Warren 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.