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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Downs vs Romeo DoubsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Romeo Doubs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Josh Downs's 6.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Romeo Doubs is the better fantasy play this season.

Romeo Doubs has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 6.7), and Romeo Doubs's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Josh Downs is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Josh Downs

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

566

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRGreen Bay Packers#43PPG LEADER

Romeo Doubs

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

724

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Downs

Romeo Doubs

Head to Head

6.7 PPG8.6 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Downs: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Romeo Doubs: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #43 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Josh Downs is producing at 30% of elite pace and Romeo Doubs at 39%. That ranking gap means Romeo Doubs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Downs vs Romeo Doubs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.7 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Romeo Doubs (Green Bay Packers) came in at 8.6 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Romeo Doubs carries a 1.9-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. Josh Downs turned 88 targets into 566 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Romeo Doubs converted 85 looks into 724 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Josh Downs is off Week 14 and Romeo Doubs Week 11. 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.

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: Josh Downs (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Romeo Doubs (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Romeo Doubs outscored Josh Downs by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Romeo Doubs scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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

Josh Downs vs Romeo Doubs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Downs	Romeo Doubs
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	8.6
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	138
Receptions	58	55
Rec/Game	3.6	3.4
Receiving Yards	566	724
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	45.3
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	88	85
Target Share/Game	5.5	5.3
Age	24	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Romeo Doubs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.6 points per game. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Downs or Romeo Doubs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Romeo Doubs has the edge at 8.6 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 Josh Downs and Romeo Doubs average in 2025?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Romeo Doubs averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Josh Downs and Romeo Doubs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Romeo Doubs (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Downs or Romeo Doubs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Romeo Doubs outscored Josh Downs by 1.9 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.