Josh Downs · Mike Evans · 2026 week 5

Josh Downs or Mike Evans?

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

Start Mike EvansMike Evans projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Josh Downs in week 5, drawing SEA — the 31st-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	@ PIT	10.7	24th	10.5	1,144	healthy
Mike Evans START	@ SEA	13.6	31st · tough	11.1	2,142	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 SEA recently: Michael Wilson 1.8 pts (W2) · Terry McLaurin 13.7 pts (W3) · Tre' Harris 6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Mike Evans projects 2.9 points higher in PPR.
Josh Downs faces PIT, 24th most generous to WRs.
Mike Evans faces SEA, 31st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Evans carries the higher trade value — 2,142 against 1,144 (a 47% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Evans gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs +398 and Mike Evans +242 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.