Josh Downs · Parker Washington · 2026 week 1

Josh Downs or Parker Washington?

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 2 PPR points clear of Parker Washington 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	727	Questionable
Parker Washington	vs CLE	11.4	22nd	21.7	1,073	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 CLE recently: Khalil Shakir 3.4 pts (W16) · Scotty Miller 2.5 pts (W17) · Ja'Marr Chase 15.6 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Parker Washington carries the higher trade value — 1,073 against 727 (a 32% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Parker Washington gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs +358 and Parker Washington +525 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.