PositiveProjectionWed, July 15, 2026
Pittman's absence opens opportunities; Downs earns targets in any situation
Josh DownsWRIND
Among wideouts with at least 100 routes last season, Downs ranked 11th in TPRR vs man coverage (29%). The absence of Michael Pittman should open up more opportunities for Downs, who didn't play when the Colts were in two-wide sets last season. Downs ran just 17 routes out of 12 personnel (outside top-100 wideouts), but in that small sample was targeted seven times, demonstrating he simply earns targets regardless of personnel or situation.
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Among wideouts with at least 100 routes last season, Downs ranked 11th in TPRR vs man coverage (29%)... The absence of Michael Pittman should open up more opportunities for Downs... Downs simply earns targets.
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Josh Downs fantasy football FAQ
- What did Fantasy Life Articles say about Josh Downs?
- Among wideouts with at least 100 routes last season, Downs ranked 11th in TPRR vs man coverage (29%). The absence of Michael Pittman should open up more opportunities for Downs, who didn't play when the Colts were in two-wide sets last season. Downs ran just 17 routes out of 12 personnel (outside top-100 wideouts), but in that small sample was targeted seven times, demonstrating he simply earns targets regardless of personnel or situation.
- Is this good or bad for Josh Downs's fantasy football value?
- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Josh Downs (WR IND). Pittman's absence opens opportunities; Downs earns targets in any situation
- Where can I see Josh Downs's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
- Josh Downs's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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