FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Downs

PodcastWeek 6 Start/Sit Debates: RB & WR Decisions That Could Decide Your Matchups (Ep...October 16, 2026

From the episode

He's had an 85.3% route participation rate, 29.4% air yard share, average depth of target 11.1 yards, which is well above his career norms. So I think Downs is going to get on track soon.

Mentioned at 33:00 – 34:00

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Downs' peripherals strong; route participation 85.3%, air yards 29.4%.

Preferred over Emeka Egbuka despite recent quiet weeks (3 for 16 vs Commanders, 3 for 47 vs Steelers); peripherals are encouraging with 85.3% route participation, 29.4% air yard share, and 11.1 yard average depth of target (well above career norms); expected to get on track soon, possibly this week against Titans who give up 17.4 PPR points per game to slot receivers.