ESPN Fantasy Football on Josh Downs

ArticleFantasy football rankings: Eric Karabell's WR tiersAugust 20, 2026

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Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery, his Week 1 status problematic. Downs could benefit.

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Downs could benefit from Pierce's injury in Colts timeshare.

Ranked 41st in WR tiers; could benefit from Alec Pierce's ankle surgery recovery and Week 1 status uncertainty, potentially gaining increased target share in Colts timeshare.

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Moved down nine spots but breakout potential remains

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Down's role diminished with Keenan Allen arrival.

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Downs was featured in Jones-Steichen Week 1 example; caught quick out for first down on audible.

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Also Josh Downs is doing inside and outside work like he did in joint practices vs the Patriots He won his routes on the inside, however Huge for his...

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Potential beneficiary of lower ADOT targets due to QB injury

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Josh Downs' ADP 19 picks higher than expert consensus suggests significant undervaluation.

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