Fantasy Life Articles on Josh Downs
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The Colts no longer view Downs as a slot-only WR, and Shane Steichen plans to move him around the formation. Even with that limited role, his per-route numbers have been elite, including a 27.9% TPRR in 2024 that ranked No. 3 among 80 qualifying WRs behind only Malik Nabers and Nico Collins.
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Downs' elite 27.9% TPRR and expanded role could unlock JSN-like production gains.
Josh Downs' Underdog ADP of 84.2 (WR40) undervalues his elite per-route efficiency and expanded role opportunity. The Colts no longer view Downs as a slot-only WR, and Shane Steichen plans to move him around the formation. His slot rate has stayed between 78% and 84% during his career, while his route participation fell to 67% last season. Even with that limited role, his per-route numbers have been elite, including a 27.9% TPRR in 2024 that ranked No. 3 among 80 qualifying WRs behind only Malik Nabers and Nico Collins. The source cites Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a comparable: JSN had an 83% slot rate and averaged 14.9 PPR FP/G in 2024, then Seattle moved him around more in 2025 and he jumped to 3.62 YPRR and 21.2 PPR FP/G. The source's research indicates getting out of a slot-only role can be a massive unlock. The source is above market on Downs at WR40, and if a Keenan Allen signing pushes his price down, that would be viewed as a better buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit.
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