The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Downs

PodcastThe Show: Injury News, Early Waiver Wire Adds, and MoreSeptember 3, 2026

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Downs has been a target in the draft guide all summer. So I'm, I'm in on Downs

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Downs is a target with potential to lead the Colts in receiving.

JJ Zachariason is bullish on Josh Downs, citing Dan Graziano's prediction that Downs could emerge as the Colts' top wide receiver. Zachariason notes he has been targeting Downs all summer.

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Josh DownsNegativeProjection

Managers should adjust expectations for Downs.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Josh DownsPositiveUsage

Play Downs despite poor Week 4; Pierce and Allen out means forced targets.

Flock Fantasy

Josh DownsPositiveProjection

Downs ranked 22nd despite 3-16 last week; expected to lead Colts targets

Mattek Fantasy Football

Josh DownsNeutralProjection

Josh Downs projects as WR22 with slot advantage vs. Steelers but limited TD upside.

Fantasy Football Advice

Josh DownsNeutralProjection

High Vegas floor but low ceiling; uninspiring Colts offense limits upside.

BDGE Fantasy Football

Josh DownsPositiveProjection

Downs is a lineup lock for Week 5.

ESPN Fantasy Football

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