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Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught all three of his targets for 48 yards in the team's 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans. Downs led all Colts pass-catchers in yards and caught the team's longest pass-attempt when he reeled in a 28-yard catch. Downs finishes his rookie campaign with 771 yards on 68 catches and two touchdowns. With their Week 18 loss, the Colts are now eliminated from playoff contention.
Jan 7, 2024 1:59 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught both of his targets for 53 yards in the team's Week 17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. He now gets ready for a season finale against the Houston Texans on Saturday night, a team that's allowed the 11th most fantasy points to the position over their last four matchups. Downs hasn't been an incredibly consistent option as of late, as last week marked his first game with over 50 total yards since Week 8. Houston has done a good job of defending the slot, allowing the 10th least fantasy points to slot receivers, where Downs plays over 75% of his snaps. With all that in mind, the former Tar Heel makes for a boom-or-bust WR4 option in Week 18 with his big play ability.
Jan 5, 2024 8:52 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught both of his targets for 53 yards in the team's 23-20 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie caught a 50-yard deep shot on the team's third play from scrimmage and was then only targeted one more time for a three-yard catch. This also marks the first time Downs has cleared 50 total yards since the team's Week 8 win against the New Orleans Saints. The former Tar Heel has proved to be a viable deep-threat option for quarterback Gardner Minshew but has struggled with consistent fantasy success. He'll look to build on this performance in Week 18 when the Colts face off against the Houston Texans, and fantasy managers can look Downs' way for a boom-or-bust WR3/Flex option.
Jan 1, 2024 12:16 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught six of his nine targets for 39 yards in the team's Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie led all Colts pass-catchers in targets as No.1 receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion) missed the game due to injury. With Pittman cleared to return in the team's Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Downs' loss in volume may limit him from a strong fantasy outing. The Raiders have been a tough matchup for opposing fantasy receivers, allowing the 11th least points to the position. Their secondary sits right outside the top ten, allowing the 11th least passing yards per game on the season. Fantasy managers may want to look another way for a WR3/Flex option this week, as Downs doesn't come into this one with an incredibly safe floor or high ceiling.
Dec 29, 2023 8:25 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs led the team in targets in wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr's (concussion) absence in the team's 29-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Downs reeled in six of his nine targets for 39 yards on the day. While he did have a sizable target share, this now marks the fourth game in a row where the rookie has been held to under 40 yards. If Pittman misses their Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Downs can be in consideration for a WR3/Flex option with the uptick in volume.
Dec 24, 2023 10:27 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs is coming off a Week 15 win where he caught all three of his targets for just 19 yards through the air. Downs has served as a helpful target for quarterback Gardner Minshew, but his recent form from a fantasy perspective doesn't instill much confidence in fantasy managers for his Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have allowed the fourth-least fantasy points to opposing receivers, and the sixth-least fantasy points to opposing slot receivers, where the rookie plays the majority of his snaps. Given his recent form, and a tough matchup, fantasy managers should likely keep the former Tar Heel on the bench this week as a WR4/5 option.
Dec 22, 2023 5:50 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in the team's 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Downs did not see much of an additional uptick in volume despite wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion) leaving the game in the first half and not returning. Downs has struggled in his last few matchups from a fantasy perspective, and fantasy managers may want to keep him on the bench in the team's Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Dec 16, 2023 9:50 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in the team's Week 14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite being a great addition to Indy's passing offense, Downs has struggled from a fantasy perspective the last few weeks as he hasn't eclipsed 70 yards since Week 8. He now gears up to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, a team allowing the 15th least fantasy points to the position this season. While Downs' speed and big play ability provide him with a high-ceiling every week, there hasn't been a safe enough floor as of late to trust him for the fantasy playoffs. Fantasy managers can look to start him as a boom-or-bust WR4/5 option this week.
Dec 15, 2023 6:15 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in the team's 34-14 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. This now makes the fourth game in a row where Downs has failed to eclipse over 45 yards. The rookie has provided some decent spark for Indy's passing offense, but the most recent stretch of underwhelming performances might have fantasy managers going in another direction for flex options moving forward. Downs can make for a decent flex option in some deeper leagues in his Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but managers in smaller formats may want to bench the former Tar Heel until he's gotten back to form.
Dec 10, 2023 11:50 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs has gone a little bit cold during his impressive first season. In the team's Week 13 win, he reeled in three of his five targets for just 14 total yards. He does find himself with an opportunity to get back on track in Week 14 when the Colts square off against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have allowed the sixth-most passing yards in the league this season, and Downs has routinely been the second option in terms of targets for Indy behind wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy managers can look to start Downs as a WR3/4 option as the former Tar Heel looks to get back on track.
Dec 8, 2023 8:31 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught three passes for 14 yards in the team's 31-28 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. The rookie saw just five targets on the day and fell behind Alec Pierce (six targets, three catches for 100 yards) on the afternoon. Michael Pittman Jr. led the way in the Indianapolis receiving game once again. After looking like a weekly starter in the middle of the season, Downs has let managers down in four straight games, although in two of those he was limited due to a knee injury. He'll match up against a soft Cincinnati secondary in Week 14 but it's difficult to trust the rookie as anything more than a WR4 right now.
Dec 4, 2023 9:26 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs put together a five-catch, 43-yard performance in the team's Week 12 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the decent outing, Downs saw a team-high in targets with 13, tied with fellow wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Downs serves primarily as a YAC and deep threat for Indy, leading the receiving corps in plays of 20+ yards with eight total. He finds himself in a decent matchup against the Tennessee Titans, who are allowing the sixth most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. Downs' big play ability makes him a boom-or-bust type of play, but this matchup should instill confidence in fantasy managers to play him as a WR3/Flex option in Week 13.
Dec 1, 2023 6:05 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs reeled in five catches for 43 yards in the team's 27-20 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite only having five catches, Downs tied wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. with a team-high 13 targets. The rookie could have had a much better fantasy outing, but he dropped a number of passes while a few of the targets from quarterback Gardner Minshew were uncatchable. Although Downs' usage is encouraging, he doesn't quite have a safe enough floor to be a weekly starter. He does find himself in a favorable matchup in Week 13 when the Colts square off against the Tennessee Titans. Fantasy managers can look to include the former Tar Heel as a WR4/Flex option.
Nov 26, 2023 9:07 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) was on the practice field on Wednesday coming off the team's bye week. Downs has been battling a nagging knee injury since back in the spring. It has forced him to miss some practice time recently after aggravating it, but the 22-year-old hasn't missed any games. Downs didn't practice at all leading up to the Week 10 game in Germany against the New England Patriots, but he suited up and caught two passes for 40 yards. It's a good sign that he's practicing to begin Week 12 preparations, so barring a setback later this week, he should be ready to play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a great matchup. As the No. 2 behind Michael Pittman Jr., Downs is a worthwhile WR4/flex consideration when he's healthy.
Nov 22, 2023 3:26 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) has been battling a knee injury since he first hurt it in organized team activities in the spring. He was held out of those voluntary sessions, but his injury never actually healed and he has felt it flare up from time to time, leading to regular maintenance with the training staff. Downs didn't practice at all leading up to the Week 10 game in Germany against the New England Patriots, but he was active and caught two passes for 40 yards. His rookie season has been even more impressive given the fact he hasn't been playing at 100%. Downs has 43 catches for 523 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. His 33 catches in the first seven games are the most by a player in franchise history. His production the rest of the way will depend on how healthy he is, but he deserves to be rostered in most fantasy leagues as Indy's No. 2 wideout when he's healthy.
Nov 21, 2023 12:34 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs was questionable ahead of Sunday's 10-6 win against the New England Patriots with a knee injury. While the rookie was active, he did see a significant downtick in snaps and it was fellow wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie who played in place of him. Despite the limited playing time, Downs was still able to reel in two of his three targets for 40 yards. His most notable catch came on third down with less than three minutes to play when quarterback Gardner Minshew found Downs for a 28-yard completion to help seal the game. Downs should hopefully be back to being fully healthy as the Colts will go on bye in Week 11 and then host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Barring any additional injuries, Downs can be viewed as a FLEX option moving forward.
Nov 12, 2023 1:03 PM EST
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) is expected to play against the Patriots in Germany. The rookie has battled a knee injury over the last few weeks and wasn't a lock to play in the Week 9 meeting with the Carolina Panthers. Although he managed to suit up for that one, he aggravated his knee injury and was ruled out. Without question, Downs has had an impressive 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, Schefter indicated the team could be cautious with the 22-year-old in Week 10, so it may be best for fantasy managers to keep him out of the starting lineup.
Nov 12, 2023 1:28 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) was unable to practice with the team on Wednesday. Downs picked up a knee injury late in practice last week but was active for the Week 9 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. However, the 22-year-old rookie was injured early in that game and never returned. The fact he wasn't on the field on Wednesday is a bad sign for his availability in Week 10 against the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany, this Sunday, but he still has two more days to get right. Downs has been impressive so far in his first NFL season and has emerged as the No. 2 behind Michael Pittman Jr., but fantasy managers need to prepare for the possibility that he won't play this weekend. If Downs is out or limited, Alec Pierce and Isaiah McKenzie will see more opportunities in the passing game behind Pittman in Europe against the New England Patriots.
Nov 8, 2023 7:17 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Carolina Panthers. He dealt with the knee injury heading into this one, so the latest development isn't surprising. But now fantasy managers are focused on whether Downs will play in Week 10 against the Pats in Germany. However, it's certainly possible the team may prevent him from making the trip overseas, especially if he doesn't make any progress over the next few days.
Nov 5, 2023 6:01 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) exited Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers. He is questionable to return. The 22-year-old battled a knee injury heading into Week 9, so the team may take the cautious approach and keep him out for the remainder of the game. If that happens, he'll finish with one catch for 10 yards. It would be a tough blow for fantasy managers if Downs misses time moving ahead, especially since he had a touchdown in each of his previous two games. But until he's back on the field, Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce should remain the top two wideouts. At the same time, Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss may get more looks out of the backfield.
Nov 5, 2023 5:33 PM EST
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