Head to head · WR · 2026

Jordan Addison vs Josh Downs

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Jordan Addison

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jordan Addison by 0.5 points of value over replacement (-28.7 vs -29.2) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The room sees it the other way — drafters take Josh Downs first (ADP 85.4 vs 92.9). If the model is right, Jordan Addison is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Jordan Addison Josh Downs
Team MIN IND
Overall rank #110 #112
Position rank WR41 WR43
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 144.0 143.5
Value over replacement (VBD) -28.7 -29.2
Market ADP 92.9 85.4

Should I draft Jordan Addison or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Addison. He projects 144.0 fantasy points with -28.7 value over replacement, vs 143.5 points and -29.2 for Josh Downs (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.