Courtland Sutton vs Josh Downs
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Josh Downs- Experts agree: consensus rank 84 vs 86
- More points per game: 8.2 vs 5.5
- More opportunity: 81% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
Courtland Sutton and Josh Downs are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Josh Downs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR37 to WR39). Courtland Sutton typically comes off the board first, around pick 79 (round 7) to Josh Downs's pick 113. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Courtland Sutton at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Josh Downs at 172.
Last season Josh Downs carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 47 touches to Courtland Sutton's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Josh Downs is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Josh Downs is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Courtland Sutton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sutton | Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 174 | 172 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | 8.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #86 | #84 |
| ADP | 79 | 113 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR65 | WR45 |
| Snap share | 78% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
| Age | 31 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs in 2026?
Josh Downs is a clear call over Courtland Sutton for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Courtland Sutton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
Courtland Sutton carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 172 for Josh Downs.
Where are Courtland Sutton and Josh Downs being drafted?
Courtland Sutton has an ADP around pick 79 (round 7), while Josh Downs goes closer to pick 113 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Downs (WR37) ahead of Courtland Sutton (WR39) for 2026.
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