Josh Downs WR IND (11) Sun 1/4/26 11:16 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs caught all four of his targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Downs was able to secure multiple passes for the seventh straight game, while his 61 receiving yards were his second-highest total over that stretch. The wide receiver has now completed his third campaign in Indianapolis having caught 58 of 88 targets for 566 yards and four touchdowns while adding one carry for three yards and 68 yards on punt returns over 16 regular-season contests. Downs will enter the offseason on the final year of his rookie contract.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Sun 12/28/25 11:11 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Tue 12/23/25 12:17 AM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs brought in five of nine targets for 65 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. He also rushed once for three yards.
EDGE Analysis
Downs led the Colts in receptions and tied Tyler Warren for the team lead in targets, once again displaying some solid chemistry with Philip Rivers after catching the latter's first touchdown pass since the 2020 season in Week 15. Downs has drawn a total of 14 targets over his first two games working with the veteran signal-caller, and he's likely to be busy again in a Week 17 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Mon 12/15/25 12:57 AM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs caught three of five targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Downs caught Philip Rivers' first touchdown pass following a five-year layoff on an eight-yard connection in the second quarter. Outside of scoring the only touchdown for either team, Downs had another quiet performance as Rivers threw for only 120 yards. Following Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts' passing game has lost most of its fantasy appeal heading into a MNF home game against the 49ers on Dec. 22.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Sun 12/7/25 8:54 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs caught four of five targets for 23 yards during the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Downs' four catches were his most since Week 9 against the Steelers, and he finished third in both catches and receiving yards behind Alec Pierce (five catches for 80 yards) and Michael Pittman (nine catches for 79 yards). Downs has just eight receptions (on 17 targets) over his last three games, and his fantasy floor figures to be lower for the rest of the season after Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles during the first quarter of Sunday's loss. With Anthony Richardson (eye) on injured reserve and no timeline for a return, the Colts will turn to rookie sixth-rounder Riley Leonard for the home stretch of the 2025 regular season, starting with a Week 15 road clash against the Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Thu 12/4/25 3:54 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs (hip/knee) practiced fully Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Downs was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but his return to a full session a day later paves the way for the wideout to be available Sunday against the Jaguars. He's caught two of his six targets (for a combined total of 54 yards) in each of his last two games and overall has recorded a 40-370-3 line on 60 targets in 11 games to date, a rate of production that gives him a degree of fantasy utility in an Indy passing offense that also features fellow WRs Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman and TE Tyler Warren.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Wed 12/3/25 3:59 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs (hip/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
EDGE Analysis
With Downs logging a DNP in Wednesday's walk-through as he contends with hip and knee issues, the wideout's status is now worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Jaguars approaches. In each of his last two games, Downs has caught two of his six targets for a combined total of 54 yards in that span.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Sun 11/30/25 8:13 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs caught two of six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Downs was limited to two or fewer catches for a third straight week, though he did lead the team in targets versus Houston. The wide receiver has now reeled in five of 14 targets for 57 yards without finding the end zone over the last three games. Downs hasn't exceeded 57 receiving yards in any of the 11 contests he's played in this year, limiting his ceiling greatly from a fantasy perspective.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Mon 11/24/25 1:07 PM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs had two receptions for 10 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Downs again took a back seat to Michael Pittman and Tyler Warren (five receptions each) in the intermediate passing game. After recording touchdowns in three consecutive games, Downs has just three receptions for 13 yards his last two games. He'll face a tough matchup against a stout defense next week against Houston.
Josh Downs WR IND (11) Mon 11/10/25 10:23 AM
Josh Downs
WR IND (11)
Downs secured one of two targets for three yards during the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Downs took a clear back seat to Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, as well as rookie tight end Tyler Warren, during Indianapolis' victory in Berlin, a disappointing outcome given that he had scored in three consecutive appearances prior to Week 10. The Colts are headed into a bye, so Downs' next chance to bounce back will come in Kansas City in Week 12. Even after a disappointing outing, Downs retains solid fantasy value, especially in PPR formats.