Josh Downs vs Jordyn Tyson
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordyn Tyson by 0.0 projected points (8.5 vs 8.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordyn Tyson faces NYG, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Josh Downs faces TEN, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Josh Downs ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Josh Downs: a clear but modest edge of 7.8 points of value over replacement (-29.5 vs -37.3).
The draft market agrees: Josh Downs goes first at ADP 94.8 vs 150.3 for Jordyn Tyson.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Josh DownsIND | Jordyn TysonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TEN | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.5 | 8.5 | Even |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 148.9 | 141.1 | Downs +7.8 pts |
| Points per game | 8.8 | 8.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -29.5 | -37.3 | Downs +7.8 |
| Overall rank | #104 | #109 | Downs by 5 |
| Position rank | WR43 | WR45 | |
| Market ADP | 94.8 | 150.3 | Tyson +55.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Josh Downs or Jordyn Tyson in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordyn Tyson by 0.0 projected points (8.5 vs 8.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Josh Downs or Jordyn Tyson in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Downs. He projects 148.9 fantasy points with -29.5 value over replacement, vs 141.1 points and -37.3 for Jordyn Tyson (WR, PPR).