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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Josh Downs.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Josh Downs
PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026
Sleeper pick; preferred over Alec Pierce for Colts receiving role; Pierce dealing with second PRP injection in ankle, making Downs the better target.PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026
FFT sleeper with great opportunity; has run 76% or more of routes in stretches across three NFL seasons, only performing well in 2024 with Daniel Jones; prior seasons (2023, 2025) were not productive, but speaker dismisses those as irrelevant given the quarterback change and current opportunity.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Jamey Eisenberg highlights Josh Downs as a player with huge upside, though he notes that his current ADP may remain suppressed due to injury concerns.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Josh Downs is recommended as a strong late-round target in the ninth-round range, preferred over certain running backs like Chuba Hubbard or Kenneth Gainwell.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
The source suggests drafting Josh Downs a round or two after Parker Washington, noting he had buzz before a recent groin injury.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Josh Downs has missed consecutive practices with a groin injury, and reports indicate he has struggled while working on the outside, casting doubt on his versatility.PositiveDepth ChartAug 8, 2026
John Daigle explicitly prefers Josh Downs over Alec Pierce for fantasy purposes, citing the injury concerns surrounding Pierce.PositiveUsageAug 7, 2026
Heath Cummings is high on Josh Downs, noting he is working as the Colts' number one wide receiver in training camp. Cummings is willing to reach for him before round 10, citing his strong target volume and red-zone usage (14 red-zone targets last year) as reasons for optimism.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that Josh Downs is currently climbing draft boards, indicating rising market confidence in his fantasy potential for the 2026 season.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Ranked as wide receiver 47 in ADP and listed among the source's undervalued players.PositiveBreakoutJul 7, 2026
Josh Downs is a huge winner with Alec Pierce gone and will lead the Colts in targets alongside Tyler Warren; he averaged over 12 PPR points per game in 2024 and should see a significant increase.PositiveRoleJul 7, 2026
With Michael Pittman gone, Downs could get close to seven targets per game in Indianapolis, consolidating targets left behind.PositiveValueJul 2, 2026
Josh Downs at WR44 (97th overall) is the value pick to get exposure to the Colts offense, which ranked #1 in the league last year when Daniel Jones was healthy, offering upside at a discount price.PositiveProjectionJul 2, 2026
Josh Downs is expected to move outside more and get increased playing time with the Colts, and on a per-route basis he destroys cornerbacks and gets open consistently, positioning him to finish around WR24 if he gets a full-time role.PositiveSleeperJul 2, 2026
Josh Downs is going as WR44 at 97th overall despite running 80%+ of routes in three games last year and 78%+ of routes in six games in 2024, scoring 19.4+ PPR points in four of those six games, making him a value pick with significant upside if he gets a full-time role.PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026
When playing at least 70% of the snaps, Josh Downs averaged 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game, indicating strong potential if he maintains a similar role.PositiveUsageJun 3, 2026
Josh Downs had a significant number of red zone targets last year, which bodes well for his touchdown potential moving forward.PositiveValueJun 3, 2026
Josh Downs is currently being drafted as wide receiver 47, which is a good value considering his potential for increased touchdowns and targets.PositiveRoleMay 15, 2026
Josh Downs has the potential to become a full-time player in the Colts' offense, which could significantly enhance his fantasy value.PositiveValueNo date
Josh Downs is presented as a discounted alternative to Parker Washington; both receivers share the archetype of crossing the field, working horizontal routes, and making plays after the catch—the type of receivers offenses are gravitating toward to beat high-shell defenses.PositiveProjectionNo date
Josh Downs is currently ranked as the 104th overall wide receiver and 47th in fantasy pros ADP, indicating he is being undervalued in drafts.PositiveUsageNo date
When Josh Downs has played a higher route participation rate, he has been very productive, averaging 13 fantasy points per game in those scenarios.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Currently, Josh Downs is primarily playing in the slot, which limits his opportunities, but there is potential for him to play outside given the Colts' depth chart.PositiveSleeperNo date
Josh Downs has breakout potential if he can secure a role outside in two-receiver sets, as he has demonstrated high efficiency when given a full-time role.