NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Josh Downs

ArticleFantasy football Week 4 lineup intel: Braelon Allen, Josh Downs poised for top-...October 1, 2026

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Josh Downs poised for top-20 returns

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Josh Downs poised for top-20 returns as Week 4 fringe start.

Josh Downs is positioned as a fringe start candidate in Week 4 with top-20 return potential, indicating upside despite his borderline status in weekly lineups.

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Josh DownsNeutralProjection

Downs remains a starter but lacks upside unless Colts improve significantly.

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Josh DownsNegativeProjection

Downs crashed from 168 air yards in Week 3 to 1 in Week 4; faces tough Steelers defense.

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Josh DownsNegativeProjection

Downs' Week 3 spike (168 air yards) proved unsustainable; faces tough Steelers.

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Josh DownsPositiveProjection

Downs' low target share was game-script driven; elite route rate suggests role stability.

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Josh DownsNegativeRole

Downs' season-low usage amid Jones' career-worst efficiency; tough Steelers matchup.

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Josh DownsPositiveValue

Downs is a flex asset worth acquiring in a Hockenson trade.

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