Josh Downs vs Travis Hunter: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Josh Downs finished the 2025 season at 6.7 PPG over 16 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Travis Hunter clocked in at 7.1 across 7 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 0.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Target volume is the story here. Josh Downs saw 88 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Josh Downs, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Josh Downs is off Week 14 and Travis Hunter Week 12. 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.
