Josh Downs vs Quentin Johnston
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
Josh Downs- Higher projection: 172 vs 164 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 94 vs 97
- More durable: 16 games vs 14 last season
Josh Downs and Quentin Johnston are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Josh Downs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR42 to WR44). Quentin Johnston typically comes off the board first, around pick 103 (round 9) to Josh Downs's pick 125. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Josh Downs at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Quentin Johnston at 164.
Last season Josh Downs carried the heavier workload (58% snap share, 90 touches to Quentin Johnston's 87), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Josh Downs is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Downs | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 164 |
| Points / game | 8.5 | 12.2 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #94 | #97 |
| ADP | 125 | 103 |
| Positional rank | WR42 | WR32 |
| Snap share | 58% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 15 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston in 2026?
Josh Downs is a slight lean over Quentin Johnston for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 164 for Quentin Johnston.
Where are Josh Downs and Quentin Johnston being drafted?
Quentin Johnston has an ADP around pick 103 (round 9), while Josh Downs goes closer to pick 125 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Downs (WR42) ahead of Quentin Johnston (WR44) for 2026.
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