Josh Downs · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 1

Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Michael Wilson in week 1, drawing BAL — the 5th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Josh Downs START	vs BAL	13.4	5th · soft	8.9	736	Questionable
Michael Wilson	@ LAC	11.6	26th · tough	18	1,126	healthy

WRs vs BAL recently: Stefon Diggs 13.8 pts (W16) · Christian Watson 17.3 pts (W17) · Calvin Austin 11.5 pts (W18).

WRs vs LAC recently: George Pickens 19 pts (W16) · Jayden Higgins 14.8 pts (W17) · Pat Bryant 3.1 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,126 against 736 (a 35% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs +368 and Michael Wilson +307 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.