RotoWire NFL Articles on Josh Downs

ArticleNew RotoWire NFL article: NFL Box Score Breakdown: Week 1 Recap & Usage StatsSeptember 14, 2026

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WR Josh Downs and TE Tyler Warren tied for the team lead in route share (88%) but both were targeted on less than 20% of routes. Downs caught two of three targets for 37 yards on the opening drive and then didn't see another target until late in the fourth quarter (despite rarely leaving the field).

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Downs tied for route lead at 88% but saw targets only on opening drive.

Downs tied for the team lead in route share (88%) with Tyler Warren but was targeted on less than 20% of routes; he caught two of three targets for 37 yards on the opening drive but didn't see another target until late in the fourth quarter despite rarely leaving the field, indicating inconsistent usage.