Drake London vs Josh Downs: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games in 2025, outscoring Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts, 6.7 PPG) by 7.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
Drake London carries a 7.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Drake London turned 112 targets into 919 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Josh Downs converted 88 looks into 566 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Drake London is off Week 12 and Josh Downs Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
