Josh Downs
IND WR | Age 25
Overall #139Value 423Hold
The profile is close to fair market value, making roster direction and format more important than a blanket buy or sell call.
Dynasty Player Comparison
Josh Downs vs Sam Darnold
Should you prefer Josh Downs or Sam Darnold in dynasty? Compare long-term value, Superflex and 1QB pricing, AI consensus, position rank, age, recent market movement, and fit for contenders versus rebuilders.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
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Sam Darnold
SEA QB | Age 29
Overall #126Value 394Sell
The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 40.
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Josh Downs vs Sam Darnold comparison matrix
Current Dynasty Spec values
| Category | Josh Downs | Sam Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Value | 423 | 394 |
| Superflex Value | 404 | 551 |
| 1QB Value | 423 | 394 |
| Overall Rank | #139 | #126 |
| Position Rank | #59 | #22 |
| AI Consensus | 461 | 475 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Recent Movement | No rank change this week | Up 3 spots this week |
| Team | IND | SEA |
Dynasty Spec Verdict
Sam Darnold has the current edge
More Valuable
Sam Darnold
Contender Fit
Sam Darnold
Rebuilder Fit
Josh Downs
Value Gap
29
Sam Darnold is the more valuable dynasty asset over Josh Downs by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.
The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.
Case for Josh Downs
Why choose Josh Downs over Sam Darnold?
Josh Downs is a IND WR (age 25) with Dynasty Spec rank #139 and WR rank #59. The AI consensus rank #139 with score 461, Moderate Split, and no rank change this week point to a stable dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances young age curve, role security, and recent production signal.
Josh Downs's team context is IND at WR. Depth chart: SWR2. Current injury status: Questionable. Latest imported season: 2025, 136.48 PPR points and 8.53 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 163.88 projected PPR points.
Market signal: No rank change this week
Case for Sam Darnold
Why choose Sam Darnold over Josh Downs?
Sam Darnold is a SEA QB (age 29) with Dynasty Spec rank #126 and QB rank #22. The AI consensus rank #126 with score 475, High Disagreement, and up 3 spots this week point to a volatile dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances prime age window, role security, and recent production signal.
Sam Darnold's team context is SEA at QB. Depth chart: QB1. Roster status: Active. Latest imported season: 2025, 249.39 PPR points and 14.67 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 267.47 projected PPR points.
Market signal: Up 3 spots this week
Josh Downs vs Sam Darnold FAQs
Who is more valuable, Sam Darnold or Josh Downs?
Sam Darnold is more valuable by current Dynasty Spec value. Sam Darnold is the more valuable dynasty asset over Josh Downs by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.
Who fits contenders better, Sam Darnold or Josh Downs?
Sam Darnold is the better contender fit because the profile carries stronger near-term lineup value after position, age, and market value are weighed.
Who fits rebuilders better, Sam Darnold or Josh Downs?
Josh Downs is the better rebuild fit because the profile has stronger long-term liquidity, age insulation, or format leverage.
Is the gap between Sam Darnold and Josh Downs worth a pick?
The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.
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