Mike Washington Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Mike Washington Jr. — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Rico Dowdle
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Mike Washington Jr. | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 8 experts rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead · 5 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | RB45#43–#50edge | RB135#95–#180 |
| Week 4 | RB50#40–#59 | — |
| Week 4 projection (PPR) | 4.9 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #176 overall | 7 #132 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -30 ranks · -100 val | -47 ranks · -344 val |
| Rostered | 40% | 79% |
| Bye | 13 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT (Toe) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play |
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 4, Mike Washington Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Mike Washington Jr. and Rico Dowdle 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, Mike Washington Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
- Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Washington Jr. RB45 (range #43–#50) vs Rico Dowdle RB135 (range #95–#180). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Mike Washington Jr. for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Washington Jr. is ranked #176 overall and Rico Dowdle #132, so Rico Dowdle 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.