Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Josh Downs

PodcastThe Best Pick in Every Round + Week 1 Waivers with Scott BarrettSeptember 8, 2026

From the episode

Josh Downs is going to play in two wide receiver sets. When Michael Pitt was off the field last year, he was targeted on over 25% of his routes.

Mentioned at 42:17 – 43:07

STACKED’s take

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Downs has a clear path to lead the Colts in targets despite Keenan Allen's presence.

Matthew Berry advocates for Josh Downs in round nine, dismissing concerns about Keenan Allen's age and injury history. Berry notes that Downs will play in two-wide receiver sets and was targeted on over 25% of his routes when Michael Pittman was off the field last year, giving him a clear path to being the leading wide receiver on a high-powered Colts offense.