Jameson Williams · Josh Downs · 2026 week 3

Jameson Williams or Josh Downs?

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

Start Jameson WilliamsJameson Williams projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Josh Downs in week 3, drawing NYJ — the 24th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jameson Williams START	vs NYJ	12.8	24th	6.9	1,500	healthy
Josh Downs	vs HOU	11.2	1st · soft	10	1,272	healthy

WRs vs NYJ recently: Elic Ayomanor 7.1 pts (W1) · Christian Watson 10.1 pts (W2).

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jameson Williams carries the higher trade value — 1,500 against 1,272 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jameson Williams gets the most. Momentum: Jameson Williams -492 and Josh Downs +483 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.