Josh Downs · Marvin Harrison · 2026 week 5

Josh Downs or Marvin Harrison?

Wondering who you should start this week — Josh Downs or Marvin Harrison? 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 4.7 PPR points clear of Marvin Harrison in week 5, drawing PIT — the 24th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Josh Downs START	@ PIT	10.5	24th	10.5	877	healthy
Marvin Harrison	vs DET	5.8	3rd · soft	6.5	672	healthy

WRs vs PIT recently: Romeo Doubs 9.6 pts (W2) · Ja'Marr Chase 15.8 pts (W3) · Denzel Boston 8.9 pts (W4).

WRs vs DET recently: Joshua Palmer 10.3 pts (W2) · Garrett Wilson 16.7 pts (W3) · Tetairoa McMillan 31.2 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Josh Downs projects 4.7 points higher in PPR.
Josh Downs faces PIT, 24th most generous to WRs.
Marvin Harrison faces DET, 3rd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Downs carries the higher trade value — 877 against 672 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Downs gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs +134 and Marvin Harrison -1062 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.