Fantasy Player Profile Josh Downs
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JoshDowns
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vs. TEN: #27 vs opposing WR - 43.98 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | JAX, | - | - | 30 | - | - | 6.00 |
| 2 | @HOU, | - | - | 37 | - | - | 7.70 |
| 3 | @BAL, | - | - | 57 | - | - | 13.70 |
| 4 | LA, | - | - | 34 | - | - | 5.40 |
| 5 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 45.40
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Two catches in defeat
Downs secured two of three targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees uptick in role
Downs recorded eight receptions on 12 targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 22-19 overtime win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Downs doubled his target total on the season with his performance Sunday, as he displayed rapport with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. Volume was the most notable part of his performance, however, as his longest catch went for only 12 yards. Downs has made his mark in the short areas of the field in the first three games of his career, as he's tallied 15 receptions on 24 targets but totaled only 124 yards.
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in Week 2 win
Downs brought in four of five targets for 37 yards in the Colts' 31-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Downs again served as the No. 3 receiver, but as was the case in his NFL debut Week 1, he was more productive than No. 2 wideout Alec Pierce (2-28). Downs has displayed solid rapport with both Anthony Richardson (concussion) and Gardner Minshew, so he'll remain an interesting deep-league option for a Week 3 road battle against the Ravens.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Three receptions in NFL debut
Downs started as the slot receiver and had three receptions for 30 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville. He played on 57 of the offense's 72 snaps.
Analysis: Downs didn't have a big game in his NFL debut, but there were some encouraging signs. He was second on the team in targets, and Isaiah McKenzie, his preseason competition for the slot receiver role, played just one snap on offense. If rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson improves as a passer, Downs could be much more productive later in the season.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as No. 3 receiver
Downs is listed as the starting slot receiver on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the regular season.
Analysis: Downs and Isaiah McKenzie were competing for the No. 3 receiver role during the preseason, but McKenzie was released Wednesday and then re-signed to the roster. Downs showed good chemistry with starting quarterback Anthony Richardson during training camp, but the rookie QB's proficiency on short passes remains in question heading into the regular season. Downs may start slowly and see his production grow later in the year as Richardson gets more comfortable.
Published: Tue, Sep 5 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes without a catch
Downs had two targets and no catches in Thursday's 27-13 preseason win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Downs played a vast majority of the first-team snaps with Indianapolis largely operating from three-wide formations. He let a ball slip between his hands in tight coverage on a 3rd-and-7 and otherwise did little of note. Multiple recent reports suggested the rookie has been much busier at training camp, and it seems either he or Alec Pierce are most likely to emerge as Anthony Richardson's second-favorite target behind clear No. 1 Michael Pittman. The Colts open their season Sept. 10 with a…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 24 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Favorite for slot duties
Downs is believed to be the front-runner for the Colts' slot receiver job, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: Downs has been competing with veteran Isaiah McKenzie for the job, but the rookie has had a "big summer" at Colts camp and appears to have the leg up in three-wide sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. With Anthony Richardson under center, however, it's unclear if Downs will find his way into 2023 fantasy value in an offense that might be able to only support one pass-catcher.
Published: Thu, Aug 24 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two catches Saturday
Downs reeled in two of three targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 24-17 preseason win against the Bears.
Analysis: Downs returned the opening kickoff for 14 yards, and his first potential target occurred on the Colts' initial drive, but it was negated by an offensive pass interference call by teammate Pharaoh Brown. In addition to his contributions through the air and the kick return, Downs also had a five-yard punt return. Considering Indianapolis sat its starters Saturday, Downs' work on offense came with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. Downs will look to continue making inroads on a regular role in…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions in preseason debut
Downs had two receptions for 29 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason loss at Buffalo. He also had four kickoff returns for an 18.3 yard average.
Analysis: Downs worked with the second-team offense as Isaiah McKenzie got the start as the slot receiver. Downs showed a spark in the passing game, however. Downs had missed some practice time early in training camp with a sore knee, but it didn't look like an issue Saturday. Downs and McKenzie are battling for the starting slot receiver role, and a decision likely won't be made until late in the preseason.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 10:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Downs (knee), who missed some time this offseason, participated in practice Wednesday, Jake Arthur of Si.com reports.
Analysis: Now that he's back on the field for training camp, the 2023 third-round pick out of North Carolina will have a chance to compete for slot snaps with free-agent addition Isaiah McKenzie in a Colts receiver corps that also includes Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. If Downs can secure a top three role out of the gate, he could gain some appeal in PPR formats regardless of whether who between Gardner Minshew and Anthony Richardson winds up as the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.
Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with minor knee injury
Downs missed practice Thursday with a knee injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Analysis: Coach Shane Steichen described it as "a little bit of a knee issue" without elaborating any further. The third-round pick out of UNC isn't likely to be part of a high-flying pass attack his rookie year, but he did find a good place to earn early snaps once he moves past the knee injury, as Michael Pittman is the only player on Indy's roster with a 600-yard receiving season to his name. Alec Pierce had 593 yards as a rookie second-round pick last year, but it's possible he'd see fewer targets…read more
Published: Thu, May 25 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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- Richardson fires strike over the middle to Downs for 19-yard gainSun, Oct 1 at 11:17am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson fires a strike over the middle to Colts wide receiver Josh Downs for a 19-yard gain.
- Josh Downs flashes his jets on 22-yard catch and runSun, Sep 10 at 10:46am
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs flashes his jets on a 22-yard catch and run.
- Minshew sidearms pass to Josh Downs for 11-yard gainSat, Aug 12 at 11:33am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew sidearms pass to wide receiver Josh Downs for 11-yard gain.
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- Anthony Richardson on throwing to rookie WR Josh Downs: 'He's a dog, he's always ready to work'Mon, May 8 at 7:44am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson on throwing to rookie wide receiver Josh Downs, "He's a dog, he's always ready to work."
- Dales: Colts will be a 'production machine' with QB Anthony Richardson and WR coreWed, May 3 at 11:33am
NFL Network's Stacey Dales: Indianapolis Colts will be a 'production machine' with quarterback Anthony Richardson and WR core.
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- Colts select Josh Downs with No. 79 pick in 2023 draftFri, Apr 28 at 7:18pm
Former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Tarik Glenn announces Indianapolis' selection of North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 79 overall pick (via a trade with the Washington Commanders).
- Lance Zierlein compares Josh Downs to Jahan DotsonFri, Apr 28 at 7:12pm
NFL Network's Lance Zierlein compares wide receiver Josh Downs to Washington Commanders wide receier Jahan Dotson.
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Up Next- Richardson fires strike over the middle to Downs for 19-yard gainSun, Oct 1 at 11:17am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson fires a strike over the middle to Colts wide receiver Josh Downs for a 19-yard gain.
- Josh Downs flashes his jets on 22-yard catch and runSun, Sep 10 at 10:46am
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs flashes his jets on a 22-yard catch and run.
- Minshew sidearms pass to Josh Downs for 11-yard gainSat, Aug 12 at 11:33am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew sidearms pass to wide receiver Josh Downs for 11-yard gain.
- Which under-the-radar player could make All-Rookie team in 2023? | 'GMFB'Wed, Jun 28 at 7:36am
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- Anthony Richardson on throwing to rookie WR Josh Downs: 'He's a dog, he's always ready to work'Mon, May 8 at 7:44am
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson on throwing to rookie wide receiver Josh Downs, "He's a dog, he's always ready to work."
- Dales: Colts will be a 'production machine' with QB Anthony Richardson and WR coreWed, May 3 at 11:33am
NFL Network's Stacey Dales: Indianapolis Colts will be a 'production machine' with quarterback Anthony Richardson and WR core.
- Which rookie QB-WR pairing is the best from '23 draft? | 'Draft Kickoff'Sat, Apr 29 at 8:27am
"Draft Kickoff" crew share which rookie quarterback-wide receiver pairing is the best from '23 draft.
- Best bargain picks on Day 2 of 2023 NFL Draft | 'NFL Total Access'Fri, Apr 28 at 9:22pm
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- Colts select Josh Downs with No. 79 pick in 2023 draftFri, Apr 28 at 7:18pm
Former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Tarik Glenn announces Indianapolis' selection of North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 79 overall pick (via a trade with the Washington Commanders).
- Lance Zierlein compares Josh Downs to Jahan DotsonFri, Apr 28 at 7:12pm
NFL Network's Lance Zierlein compares wide receiver Josh Downs to Washington Commanders wide receier Jahan Dotson.