FantasyPros Articles on Josh Downs
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Steichen has already said the Colts will explore using Downs outside. For the first time, he has a real path to staying on the field in two-receiver sets. The talent is already there. Reception Perception charted Downs in the 82nd percentile against man coverage, the 76th percentile against zone, and the 96th percentile against press. He also led Colts wide receivers and tight ends with a 24 percent target rate per route last season and finished as PFF's 20th-highest graded wide receiver. Yet he is still being drafted around WR42 in half-PPR leagues.
STACKED’s take
Downs' elite route-running grades and target rate suggest WR42 ADP undervalues his breakout potential.
Steichen has already said the Colts will explore using Downs outside, giving him a real path to staying on the field in two-receiver sets for the first time. Reception Perception charted Downs in the 82nd percentile against man coverage, 76th percentile against zone, and 96th percentile against press. He led Colts wide receivers and tight ends with a 24 percent target rate per route last season and finished as PFF's 20th-highest graded wide receiver. Yet he is still being drafted around WR42 in half-PPR leagues. Jay Henry Ocho argues the Colts offense is being undervalued and trusts Steichen to find ways to use his best separator: "Downs doesn't need to become a different player. He only needs the role to catch up to the skill."
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