THE ALTERNATIVE
Josh Downs
WR · INDStats & schedule ›9.7FF projected
↑ +1.3 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Josh Downs or Malik Washington this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Malik Washington
Week 8 · PPR
Malik Washington averaged 7.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 6.0 for Josh Downs. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Malik Washington: 9.3 versus 6.7 FP per game.
Forecast updated · PPR
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Malik Washington
WR · MIAStats & schedule ›10.0FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Josh Downs
FF9.7 FP
Boosted Trees9.1 FP
Workload6.8 FP
Monte Carlo7.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.7 FP.
- The JAC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 6.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 5.0 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Anthony Gould, Tyler Warren; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Malik Washington
FF10.0 FP
Boosted Trees10.2 FP
Workload10.5 FP
Monte Carlo10.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 9.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 5.3 targets and 1.6 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jaylen Wright; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.7 targets per game.
Josh Downs
Fortified9.7
ESPN8.4
Sleeper9.8
Josh Downs faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.
Malik Washington
Fortified10.0
ESPN10.2
Sleeper9.2
Malik Washington faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.3 fantasy points.
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