Should I start Garrett Wilson or Josh Downs this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Garrett Wilson

+4.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Garrett Wilson over Josh Downs for Week 7 Standard: 9.4 projected points versus 4.8.

Garrett Wilson: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Garrett Wilson

WR · NYJStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Downs

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Garrett Wilson

Fortified9.4

ESPN9.4

Sleeper10.9

FantasyPros—

Garrett Wilson faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.5

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Garrett Wilson projects for 9.4 points in standard scoring, 4.6 more than Josh Downs. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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