Josh Downs · Terry McLaurin · 2026 week 9

Josh Downs or Terry McLaurin?

Wondering who you should start this week — Josh Downs or Terry McLaurin? 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 ahead of Terry McLaurin in week 9, drawing DAL — the 5th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Josh Downs START	vs DAL	11.0	5th · soft	8.3	544	healthy
Terry McLaurin	–	–	–	11.9	–	IR

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

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Josh Downs faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Downs carries the higher trade value — 544 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Downs gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.