Josh Downs vs Michael Wilson
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Michael Wilson- More points per game: 11.7 vs 8.2
- More opportunity: 90% snap share, 13 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR22 vs WR45
Josh Downs and Michael Wilson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Josh Downs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR37 to WR38). Michael Wilson typically comes off the board first, around pick 87 (round 8) to Josh Downs's pick 113. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Josh Downs at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Michael Wilson at 166.
Last season Michael Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 68 touches to Josh Downs's 47), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Michael Wilson is the narrow pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Josh Downs carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Downs | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 166 |
| Points / game | 8.2 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #84 | #85 |
| ADP | 113 | 87 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR45 | WR22 |
| Snap share | 81% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 13 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 13 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Josh Downs or Michael Wilson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Josh Downs or Michael Wilson in 2026?
Michael Wilson is a slight lean over Josh Downs for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Josh Downs carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
Josh Downs carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 166 for Michael Wilson.
Where are Josh Downs and Michael Wilson being drafted?
Michael Wilson has an ADP around pick 87 (round 8), while Josh Downs goes closer to pick 113 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Downs (WR37) ahead of Michael Wilson (WR38) for 2026.
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