The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Downs

Podcast1101: Insights From Building ProjectionsMay 19, 2026

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Reed and Downs are comfortably top 50 wide receivers right now on the projections front.

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Josh Downs is also projected to remain in a slot role, which may hinder his fantasy production this season.

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Only 3 WRs have a better target per route run rate vs two-high than Josh Downs… Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua and Drake London 💣 #Colts #DFS Is Down...

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Josh DownsPositiveUsage

Downs is a 10th-round target with WR2/3 upside.

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Which WR would you start in Week 1? KC Concepcion @ Jaguars Jalen Nailor vs. Dolphins Josh Downs vs. Ravens Wan'Dale Robinson vs. Jets

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Downs is part of Colts' weapon arsenal testing Ravens' revamped secondary.

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Josh DownsPositiveRole

Downs' target share rises with Pittman's departure; favorable vs. weak Ravens pass defense.

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Josh DownsNegativeRole

Downs' elevated role uncertain after Keenan Allen signing; avoid Week 1.

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