Josh DownsorRashod Bateman?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Josh Downs
This one is close: Josh Downs projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of Rashod Bateman, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Josh Downs, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Houston Texans have been about average against WRs. The Dallas Cowboys have allowed 24% more fantasy points to WRs than average.
| Stat | Josh DownsWR, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Rashod BatemanWR, BAL, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| PPR projection | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Standard projection | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Rank this week | WR50 | WR52 |
| Matchup | vs HOU | at DAL |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 7.7 | 9.2 |
| Last season per game | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Snap share, last game | 83% | 93% |
| Trade value | — | — |