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Footballguys fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Footballguys about Josh Downs.
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All Footballguys insights about Josh Downs
NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Downs won't get quality deep shots as often due to Daniel Jones' limitations throwing to the boundary post-Achilles injury. However, Waldman recommends holding Downs for another 1-2 weeks to see if the situation improves before making a decision.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Downs led the team in wide receiver snaps and had two big catches early in Week 1 but then disappeared from the game; Pierce's projected role growth is bad for Downs's value, suggesting reduced opportunity ahead.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Downs led the team in wide receiver snaps and had two big catches early in Week 1, then wasn't heard from again; Pierce's projected role growth is bad for Downs' value.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Josh Downs has fallen 5 spots in DraftKings Best-Ball ADP, moving from 88 to 93, now ranked WR42; modest downward movement suggests declining market confidence.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Josh Downs received 1 vote from fantasy expert Ben Gretch in an industry poll identifying the most underrated wide receivers, indicating at least one expert believes Indianapolis's receiver is undervalued relative to his draft ADP and offensive opportunity.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Josh Downs has risen 9 positional ranks (WR48 to WR39) and 26.7 ADP points (110.0 to 83.3) from April to August, marking a notable summer ADP gain.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Listed among recommended wide receivers in the draft strategy tier, suggesting a role as a flex depth option in a loaded roster construction.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Downs is a mid-round target the source would draft before taking a quarterback; the source prioritizes running back and wide receiver depth on the bench before addressing the quarterback position.NegativeValueAug 30, 2026
Josh Downs has fallen 8 spots in NFFC ADP over the past week, dropping from WR40 (pick 76) to WR40 (pick 84), showing decreased draft demand.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Receiver Josh Downs praised Daniel Jones' performance in practice, noting that Jones looks so good that Downs forgot about his prior injury, suggesting strong recovery and command.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Josh Downs' ADP rose 6 spots to 82 overall (WR39) in Underdog Best Ball, indicating increased demand for the Indianapolis receiver.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
Josh Downs has risen 8 spots in DraftKings Best-Ball ADP, moving from 94 to 86, now ranked WR40 overall. The upward movement reflects increased draft interest in the wide receiver.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Josh Downs climbed 5 spots in NFFC ADP, rising from rank 83 to 78, and is now positioned as WR42; the upward movement reflects growing draft-day interest and confidence in his value.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Josh Downs has risen 5 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 77 to rank 72 (WR38), showing growing market interest in the Indianapolis wide receiver.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Josh Downs has risen 5 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 77 to 72 (WR38), indicating growing confidence in the Colts receiver's draft value.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Josh Downs has risen 5 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 77 to 72 (WR38), showing upward momentum in high-stakes drafts.PositiveRoleNo date
Downs' rise could stall if the Colts add a veteran receiver, but for now the coaching staff is saying all the right things about Downs entering the season as the WR2 across from Alec Pierce. Michael Pittman Jr. was targeted 111 times last season, and that volume has to be redistributed. Downs profiles as the biggest beneficiary of this target redistribution, though some volume will likely go to a veteran the Colts bring in for the WR3 role.