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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Josh Downs.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Josh Downs
NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
JJ Zachariason moved Josh Downs down nine spots but remains optimistic about his potential to break out. He believes Downs can still earn a high route share in two-wide receiver sets despite Keenan Allen's arrival.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Ron Stewart uses Josh Downs in a sample draft as a wide receiver through the flex position, supporting the hero RB build strategy of prioritizing elite early talent and receiver depth.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Ron Stewart sprints to select Josh Downs in a hero running back strategy, stating 'we're going to sprint to take uh we're going to sprint to take Josh Downs, Rico Dowdle here. I think that that's the play, like for sure. Go Dowdle. And let's go Josh Downs,' indicating strong conviction in Downs as a value pick. Downs was selected in the early rounds of this expert $350 draft, reflecting solid early valuation in this format.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
WR ranked 14 spots higher than consensus ADP per Ron Stewart's ADP Edge Tool. Stewart identifies Downs as a late-round WR value to target after securing two top-12 RBs early, part of the strategy to hammer WR values in rounds 5–10. In mock drafts, Downs is selected in round 8 as WR depth for bye week and injury coverage, part of the three-WR strategy through flex with emphasis on the flex check tool; provides backup depth while allowing the roster to maintain flexibility for running back values that may emerge later.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Stewart preferred Josh Downs over Jayden Reed in a direct draft decision comparison at the 5-6 turn, indicating Downs is ranked higher in Stewart's draft board at their respective ADP positions.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Ron Stewart selected Josh Downs in draft as a positional pick; Stewart's inclusion indicates Downs is a preferred selection at this draft juncture, suggesting he represents reasonable value at his ADP.NegativeUsageAug 12, 2026
Josh Downs was considered in the live draft; the source notes they have been drafting a lot of Josh Downs and considered 'the Josh Downs thing' but ultimately selected RJ Harvey and Josh Downs later in the round.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Ron Stewart ranks Josh Downs higher than Alec Pierce at this point in time, positioning Downs as the superior seventh-round pick. Stewart expects Downs to receive more opportunities underneath as De'on Jones becomes a decoy downfield following his Achilles tear recovery, suggesting increased target volume and role expansion in the Colts offense.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Ron Stewart drafted Josh Downs, explicitly preferring him over Alec Pierce for their full PPR roster construction, calling the selection a 'dream' scenario.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Ron Stewart recommends Josh Downs as a 10th-round value pick, noting that even with his rising ADP in various formats, he remains a strong target.PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026
Josh Downs is a high-value breakout candidate in his fourth year, currently available in the 10th round. Despite playing exclusively in 11 personnel, he ranks top-10 in targets per route and first downs per route among high-volume receivers. With Alec Pierce potentially limited by an ankle injury and Daniel Jones expected to favor quick, underneath passes, Downs is a strong candidate to challenge for 100+ receptions and WR11-12 production.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
The source strongly prefers Josh Downs at pick 108, citing PPR scoring advantage and concern about receiver availability later in the draft. The source states 'A 1 Downs in a full PPR is really tough to turn down' and emphasizes the decision: 'I'm going to take Downs. I just don't think at 108 we're going to like the receivers that come back.' This reflects confidence in Downs' value at his ADP in PPR formats.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Josh Downs is acknowledged as extremely difficult to pass up and represents significant value at his ADP; the source notes that in a competitive league, Downs should not fall this far in the draft. However, the source passes on him to maintain realistic roster construction, calling it absurd that he makes it this far in competitive leagues.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Ron Stewart expects Josh Downs to do well in PPR formats this year with the Colts, benefiting from the league average to below league average offensive efficiency that will still support pass-catching backs and receivers.NegativeUsageJun 12, 2026
Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce are likely to outtarget Josh Downs, with his fantasy value dependent on whether he can play in two-wide receiver sets this season.NegativeProjectionJun 12, 2026
Daniel Jones must sustain efficiency off his Achilles tear for Downs to produce, and Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce could outtarget him, making his fantasy viability dependent on playing in two wide receiver sets.NegativeRoleJun 12, 2026
Last year, Josh Downs was the odd man out as a slot-only player with Pitman and Alec Pierce ahead of him; he needs to play in three wide receiver sets to produce.PositiveProjectionJun 12, 2026
Over his entire career, Josh Downs commands the highest targets per route run for the first three seasons of a WR's career, ranking ahead of Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, and Jamar Chase.