Who Should I Start? Josh Downs or Jalen Coker

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Week 9 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
10.4 0.7 0.0 3.9 47.1 0.3

Josh Downs News

Josh Downs a WR4 Despite Favorable Home Matchup Against Cowboys

Saturday, November 7, 12:45 PM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs drew five targets in Week 8, and although he caught four of them, it amounted to just 23 receiving yards. On the bright side, the UNC product hauled in his first touchdown catch of the season, but at 5-foot-9, he's not a big end zone target, so it remains to be seen if he can continue that trend consistently going forward. The former third-rounder has never caught more than five touchdowns in a single season, however, this week's matchup with the Cowboys is one of the more favorable around, so he certainly has a shot to score in back-to-back weeks. Averaging under four catches and 42 yards per game, the 25-year-old has a low floor and a low ceiling, making him a solid but unexciting WR4/Flex play this week, with slight upside given the forgiving defense he'll be going up against.

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Week 9 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
12.0 0.1 0.0 4.2 57.3 0.3

Jalen Coker News

Jalen Coker Has Another Disappointing Performance on Sunday Afternoon

Sunday, November 8, 1:00 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught four of his five targets for 29 receiving yards during Sunday's Week 9 loss against the Denver Broncos. He also rushed for a loss of three yards. The 25-year-old had a great start to the season, but he has cooled off significantly. Over his last three games, he has just seven catches for 74 yards and a touchdown. He has now scored double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in just three of his seven games so far. Bryce Young has clearly preferred throwing to Tetairoa McMillan lately, and there hasn't been as much volume available for Coker. That could change at a moment's notice, but for now, managers should temper their expectations. Coker is a low-floor WR3/flex heading into Week 10 at New Orleans.

Josh Downs vs. Jalen Coker

Still trying to decide between Downs and Coker? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Josh Downs is projected to score 10.4 points this week while Jalen Coker is projected to score 12.0 points.