How the call is made
| Input | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 12.1 | 50% |
| Last 3 games (PPR) | 8.3 | 25% |
| Season PPG (PPR) | 9 | 25% |
| Injury factor (Active) | ×1 | |
| Start score | 10.4 |
The call uses the same tier rule as the Week 6 WR start/sit rankings: players are ranked by projection, and the top fifth of the list is a must start, then start, then flex/matchup, then sit in all but deep leagues. At WR23 that makes Josh Downs a start. Players ruled out are left out of the ranking.
WRs ranked near Josh Downs
| Rank | Player | Proj (PPR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | DK Metcalf | 12.9 | Active |
| 22 | Jalen Coker | 12.8 | Active |
| 23 | Josh Downs | 12.1 | Active |
| 24 | Terry McLaurin | 11.8 | Active |
| 25 | DeVonta Smith | 11.5 | Active |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start Josh Downs in Week 6?
The data puts Josh Downs at WR23 of 137 projected WRs this week (12.1 PPR points projected), which the same tier rule as our WR start/sit page labels "Start". He has no injury designation in our data.
What is Josh Downs's Week 6 projection?
12.1 points in PPR, 9.8 in half PPR and 7.5 in standard, from Sleeper's public projections as of October 18, 2026.
How is Josh Downs scoring this season?
He averages 9 PPR points per game over 5 games and 8.3 over his last 3.
What is Josh Downs's dynasty value?
His composite dynasty value is 1,934 in 1QB leagues (#81 overall) and 1,385 in superflex. See his dynasty value page for the breakdown.
This is data, not betting advice or a guarantee. Projections come from Sleeper’s public API and can change before kickoff; injury statuses change late in the week.
Related pages
Projections from Sleeper’s public API; production from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Updated October 18, 2026. How the start score works.