Josh Downs vs. Deebo Samuel: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Josh Downs. Downs is projected for 12.3 PPR points vs 10.9 for Deebo Samuel, and faces the 11th-toughest defense against WRs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 6:22 PM ET

Josh Downs vs. Deebo Samuel: Week 5 side by side

Josh Downs
WR · IND
Deebo Samuel
WR · SF
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)12.310.9
Floor (lowest source)10.68.9
Ceiling (highest source)13.512.5
StatChasers projection12.3 (WR21)10.6 (WR31)
Opponentvs PITvs SEA
Opponent vs. position11th-toughest (28.5 pts/g allowed)2nd-toughest (21.3 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage21% target share (last 8)16% target share (last 4)
PositionWRWR
Our callSTART · WR2FLEX · Flex

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