PositiveValueMon, July 13, 2026

WR40 likely to become Colts WR1; projected 84% route share in 2026

Josh DownsWRIND

Ranked WR40 with ADP 90.5, Downs posted 6.7 PPG (WR60) on 67% route share and 22% TPRR in 2025. The source ranks him above Diggs, projecting a larger 2026 role (84% route participation) and noting a high likelihood he ends up as the Colts WR1 with Michael Pittman gone, offering far more attractive upside than Diggs.

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Josh Downs is in a similar boat, as we're projecting a larger role (84% route participation rate) and there's a high likelihood he ends up as the Colts WR1 with Michael Pittman gone.

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