Who Should I Start? Wan'Dale Robinson or Josh Downs

Tuesday, October 7, 10:08 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is a low-end WR3/flex option for Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles, largely due to his volume in the short passing game. Ranked as the WR32 with an average of 8.88 fantasy points per game, Robinson's 78.3% snap percentage and team-high 22.7% target share (on 34 targets) point to a strong PPR floor, highlighted by his 23 receptions for 267 yards this season. However, the matchup is difficult as the Eagles have been a tough fantasy defense against wide receivers, ranking 16th and allowing an average of 21.4 fantasy points per game to the position. Furthermore, Philadelphia's red zone defense is elite, ranking 3rd with a 42.9% Defense Red Zone TD Rate, which will challenge Robinson's low-depth targets and his 3 end-zone targets. Given the Giants' implied team total of 17.25 points and rookie QB Jaxson Dart's third start, Robinson's upside is capped, making him a safer PPR option than a high-ceiling one.

Tuesday, October 7, 7:42 PM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs turned in his best game of the season in a Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Downs caught six of his eight targets for a season-high 54 yards in a 40-6 blowout win on Sunday. The veteran wideout has been quiet to start the season, but he will hope his performance is a springboard to a larger role going forward. Downs will now prepare to host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. The Cardinals are allowing just the 20th-most fantasy points per game this year, but Downs should stay involved with Alec Pierce (concussion) expected to miss a third-straight game. Downs sets up as a WR5/flex option heading into Week 6.