Yahoo Fantasy Football on Josh Downs

Downs is a legitimate breakout; 5/5 rating with 36% air yards and WR1 role.

Downs produced 14.2 fantasy points in Week 2, a number he hit just twice in 2025. With Alec Pierce suffering a heel injury early, Downs became the clear-cut WR1 for the Colts. He ranked sixth in first downs per route run (0.214) and eighth in first read target share (36%) versus the Chiefs. Last season, playing with Pittman Jr., Pierce, and Mitchell, Downs was a slot-only player with 17.1% of air yards and 62.8% route participation. In Week 2, he accounted for 36% of air yards with 84.8% route participation. Keenan Allen (3.36 yards per target) and Laquon Treadwell don't pose much of a threat to his target share. Breakout Meter: 5/5.

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