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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Josh Downs
PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
With Michael Pittman traded, Josh Downs is positioned for a larger role; he has been targeted on over 25% of his routes when Pittman is off the field and averages 13.7 fantasy points per game in contests with a 20%+ target share. He is currently going outside the top 100 picks.PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
Matthew Berry and Jay Croucher view Josh Downs as an underrated wide receiver who could see increased usage in the Colts' offense. Berry ranks him WR35, noting that even with Keenan Allen's arrival, Downs remains a key part of the two-wide receiver sets and will likely operate in the slot when Allen plays outside.NegativeValueAug 14, 2026
Peter Overzet notes that while he is excited about Josh Downs, the potential addition of Keenan Allen to the Colts would likely hurt Downs' fantasy value more than it would impact Alec Pierce.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Matthew Berry and Adam Levitan agree that Josh Downs is a steal at pick 100, noting he is a very good player in a strong role; Berry notes that while Downs might go earlier in sharper industry leagues, he is often available later in standard home leagues.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Matthew Berry and Adam Levitan identify Josh Downs as a major value at his 104 ADP. With Michael Pittman absent and Alec Pierce dealing with an injury, Downs has historically earned targets at a 25% rate when Pittman is off the field. Levitan ranks him in the 80s, calling him a total steal.