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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Addison vs Josh DownsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Josh Downs's 6.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jordan Addison and Josh Downs are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRMinnesota Vikings#49PPG LEADER

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Josh Downs

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

566

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jordan Addison

Josh Downs

Head to Head

8.1 PPG6.7 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Josh Downs: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jordan Addison is producing at 37% of elite pace and Josh Downs at 30%. That ranking gap means Jordan Addison carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Addison vs Josh Downs: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Addison (8.1 PPG) and Josh Downs (6.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jordan Addison played 14 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Josh Downs suited up 16 times for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jordan Addison turned 79 targets into 610 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jordan Addison sits Week 6 while Josh Downs is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Josh Downs (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Addison outscored Josh Downs by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Downs played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. That durability gap means Josh Downs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Addison scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Josh Downs saw 88 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Addison vs Josh Downs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Addison	Josh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	6.7
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	107
Receptions	42	58
Rec/Game	3.0	3.6
Receiving Yards	610	566
Rec Yds/Game	43.6	35.4
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	79	88
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.5
Age	24	24
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jordan Addison at 8.1 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Josh Downs's 6.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Addison or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Addison has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Josh Downs's 6.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jordan Addison and Josh Downs average in 2025?▾

Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Jordan Addison and Josh Downs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Addison or Josh Downs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison outscored Josh Downs by 1.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.