Josh Downs
Van Jefferson
VS
3–2
categories
Downs leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
198
154
2,140
2,125
11
13
9.8
12.1
88
52
The verdict
Downs holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), targets (season)). Jefferson answers in receiving tds (career), yards per catch — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Downs · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
Josh Downs
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Van Jefferson
$15
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJosh Downs is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $15). Van Jefferson carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +19% over five years).