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Jayden Reed or Josh DownsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Reed is listed out (neck) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jayden Reed is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2025. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRGreen Bay Packers#51 WR
Jayden Reed
PPG
7.8
Games
5
Rec
19
Rec Yds
207
Rec TDs
1
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11
WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Reed vs Josh Downs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJayden ReedJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)7.86.7
Games Played516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)39107
Receptions1958
Rec/Game3.83.6
Receiving Yards207566
Rec Yds/Game41.435.4
Receiving TDs14
Targets2288
Target Share/Game4.45.5
Age2624
Experience2 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Reed or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jayden Reed and Josh Downs is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jayden Reed averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Josh Downs averaged 6.7.

Should I draft Jayden Reed or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jayden Reed averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2025, and Josh Downs averaged 6.7 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jayden Reed and Josh Downs average in 2025?▾

Jayden Reed averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Jayden Reed and Josh Downs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Reed (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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