Josh Downs vs Wan'Dale Robinson
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- Higher projection: 172 vs 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 84 vs 88
- More opportunity: 81% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
Josh Downs and Wan'Dale Robinson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Josh Downs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR37 to WR40). Josh Downs typically comes off the board first, around pick 113 (round 10) to Wan'Dale Robinson's pick 122. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Josh Downs at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Wan'Dale Robinson at 171.
Last season Josh Downs carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 47 touches to Wan'Dale Robinson's 44), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Josh Downs is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Downs | Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 171 |
| Points / game | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #84 | #88 |
| ADP | 113 | 122 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR45 | WR38 |
| Snap share | 81% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 9 |
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 Wan'Dale Robinson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Josh Downs or Wan'Dale Robinson in 2026?
Josh Downs is a clear call over Wan'Dale Robinson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Josh Downs or Wan'Dale Robinson?
Josh Downs carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 171 for Wan'Dale Robinson.
Where are Josh Downs and Wan'Dale Robinson being drafted?
Josh Downs has an ADP around pick 113 (round 10), while Wan'Dale Robinson goes closer to pick 122 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Josh Downs or Wan'Dale Robinson?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Downs (WR37) ahead of Wan'Dale Robinson (WR40) for 2026.
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