Jakobi Meyers · Josh Downs · 2026 week 2

Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 3 PPR points clear of Jakobi Meyers in week 2, drawing KC — the 31st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jakobi Meyers @ DEN 7.4 29th · tough 12.2 472 healthy
Josh Downs START @ KC 10.4 31st · tough 5.7 596 healthy

WRs vs DEN recently: Rashee Rice 7.9 pts (W1).

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Downs carries the higher trade value — 596 against 472 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Downs gets the most. Momentum: Jakobi Meyers +40 and Josh Downs -296 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.