Who Should I Start? Josh Downs or Dontayvion Wicks

Saturday, November 15, 12:41 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs saw a massive reduction in snaps and targets during his last game against the Atlanta Falcons. In Berlin, Downs played a mere 43 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, converting two targets into one catch for three yards. The 24-year-old impressed as the WR35 in PPR leagues last season, but he has taken a step backward this year. He ranks outside the top 40 receivers and can no longer be trusted on a week-to-week basis. One reason for Downs' struggles is the increased competition around him. Indy is leaning on the run more than usual given Jonathan Taylor's success, and they've also gotten exceptional contributions from Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., and Alec Pierce. This has left Downs as somewhat of the odd man out. We do expect him to command more than two targets per game going forward, but he's not startable for the time being. Managers should leave Downs on the bench when the Colts return from their bye in Week 12.

Friday, November 14, 5:42 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) was limited in practice all week with a calf injury, but he was removed from Friday's final injury report and will be active on Sunday on the road at MetLife Stadium in Week 11 to take on the New York Giants, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. Even with injuries plaguing Green Bay's receiving corps throughout the season, Wicks has yet to find the end zone in 2025 in his third year in the league after scoring nine touchdowns in 2023 and 2024 combined. However, he was targeted a season-high eight times in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with rookie Matthew Golden (hamstring) sidelined and Romeo Doubs (chest) leaving the game due to injury. The 24-year-old caught four of those targets for just 38 yards. Golden could miss another game this weekend, but both Doubs and Christian Watson (hamstring, knee) will play, which will make Wicks a hard sell in fantasy as a flex play, despite the good matchup.