Josh Downs · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 9

Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?

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

Start Michael WilsonMichael Wilson projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Josh Downs in week 9, drawing SEA — the 32nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Downs vs DAL 11.0 5th · soft 8.3 544 healthy
Michael Wilson START @ SEA 12.9 32nd · tough 14.9 1,915 healthy

WRs vs DAL recently: Matthew Golden 16.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 12.7 pts (W7) · Michael Wilson 18.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs SEA recently: Jaylen Waddle 2.4 pts (W6) · Cyrus Allen 1.8 pts (W7) · Luther Burden III 11.6 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,915 against 544 (a 72% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs -149 and Michael Wilson -1359 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.