Josh Downs Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 171 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R3, #79
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.9
- Pos rank
- WR34
- Rostered
- 87%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 1st vs. WRs, favorable
Latest Josh Downs News & Updates
Downs solid in win vs. Houston
5 REC, 77 YDS (11 TGT)
12.7 fantasy points · WR31
Downs caught 5 of 11 targets for 77 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. That was 31% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 19–17 vs HOU
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Seven catches as Pierce (heel) exits (opens in new tab)
Reeled in seven receptions, benefiting from Pierce's heel exit.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 12.7 PPR points, a WR31 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Positive. Downs solid in loss at Kansas City
14.2 fantasy points · WR20 · 3.3 above his 10.9 average
Downs caught 7 of 9 targets for 72 yards in the 33–30 loss at Kansas City. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Catches two passes in Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Hauled in two receptions in the Week 1 contest.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 5.7 PPR points, a WR65 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Downs struggles vs. Baltimore
5.7 fantasy points · WR65 · 5.2 below his 10.9 average
Downs caught 2 of 4 targets for 37 yards in the 41–23 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 14% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Taking part in Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Practicing Tuesday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Calf injury appears minor (opens in new tab)
Minor calf injury shouldn't lead to significant missed time.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Tending to calf issue (opens in new tab)
Nursing a calf injury, bears monitoring before game day.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Held out with injury (opens in new tab)
Sidelined by an injury, leaving his status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returned to Saturday's practice (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Saturday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Colts Teammates News
Updates on Downs's quarterback and target competition.
- Daniel Jones: Comes up just short in KC (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Warren: Short TD among six Week 2 grabs (opens in new tab)Tyler Warren, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Facing league suspension (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Formally facing charges (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Daniel Jones: Lackluster showing to open '26 (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Will play Week 1, per GM (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Josh Downs News FAQ
What is the latest news on Josh Downs?
The latest Downs update, from September 27: Downs solid in win vs. Houston. Downs caught 5 of 11 targets for 77 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. That was 31% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Josh Downs news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 12.7 fantasy points, a WR31 finish, 1.8 above his 10.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.