Who Should I Start? Jordan Addison or Josh Downs


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
8.5 0.0 0.0 3.7 38.0 0.2

Jordan Addison News

Jordan Addison A Risky Proposition Vs. Cleveland

Friday, October 3, 4:27 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is a high-risk, high-reward WR3/Flex option with his team set to take on the Cleveland Browns this week in London. Playing in his first game of the season last week, Addison erupted for 114 yards receiving, but Minnesota has a tougher task this week with three of their five starting offensive linemen ruled out of the game due to injuries. Against a Cleveland front allowing the fewest rushing yards per carry in the league, the Vikings will need to lean on their passing game, but will need several backups to hold up against the likes of Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett, which is looking pretty grim. Addison is a home-run hitter, but the Vikings' injury woes could severely limit their number of offensive snaps.


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.0 0.0 0.0 4.2 38.8 0.2

Josh Downs News

Josh Downs Hoping to Break Out in Plus Matchup Against Las Vegas

Saturday, October 4, 11:13 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is off to a quiet start to the season. The veteran slot receiver has caught just 14 passes for 121 scoreless yards through four games as he has taken a back seat to Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren in the passing attack. Downs has hope for a breakout game in Week 5, however, as he will face off against a Las Vegas Raiders defense that is allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts through four games. It is understandable if fantasy managers aren't ready to trust Downs due to his slow start, but this is the week to start him as a solid flex option in PPR leagues thanks to the excellent matchup.


Jordan Addison vs. Josh Downs

Still trying to decide between Addison and Downs? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jordan Addison is projected to score 8.5 points this week while Josh Downs is projected to score 9.0 points.