NFL: The Insiders on Josh Downs

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Lamar is Back + Panthers fire DC Evero after TNF lossOctober 31, 2026

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Indianapolis' Josh Downs, who's also requested a trade.

Mentioned at 24:01 – 24:09

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

Josh Downs requests trade; likely to be moved before deadline.

Josh Downs has requested a trade from Indianapolis and is in the mix of receivers potentially being moved at the deadline, alongside Brian Thomas Jr.

Josh DownsWR · KCPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

Josh DownsPositiveRole

Downs debuts with Chiefs; expect 20-50% snap share and gradual integration.

Arrowhead Pride

Josh DownsNeutralRole

Expected to play Week 10 vs. Falcons; Andy Reid playbook uncertainty; competes with Worthy

Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Josh DownsPositiveRole

Newly acquired Downs can create separation in zone coverage against Falcons.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Josh DownsPositiveRole

Newly acquired Downs can create downfield separation in defined package vs. Falcons.

Arrowhead Pride

Josh DownsPositiveInjury

Down healthy; available alongside Worthy's return.

Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Josh DownsPositiveNews

Andy Reid on Josh Downs' first week with the Chiefs: "I thought he did a nice job of what we asked him to do. He's a smart kid & he knows how to play...

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