Mattek Fantasy Football on Josh Downs

VideoDo Not Let Your Friends Pick Up This RB On The Week 8 Waiver WireOctober 27, 2026

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Would you rather have Josh Downs or Mecole Hardman? I think maybe maybe the answer is Mecole Hardman... Josh Downs could theoretically be traded, which which would help.

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STACKED’s take

NeutralValue

Ranked below Mecole Hardman; trade could help his outlook.

Josh Downs is compared to Mecole Hardman as a waiver target; Mattek Fantasy Football suggests Hardman might be the better pick despite Downs' potential trade value, which could theoretically improve his situation.

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Josh DownsNeutralValue

AFC exec suggests Colts trade Downs with Taylor for better rebuild package than piecemeal.

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Josh DownsPositiveValue

Downs offers affordable trade option with elite separation ability and reliable hands for third-down situations.

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Josh DownsPositiveValue

Downs' 3.2 yards separation per route ranks 19th; fits Rodgers' short-game style.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Josh DownsPositiveRole

Downs could fill Rams' return role and provide WR depth with acceleration and elusiveness.

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Josh DownsPositiveRole

Downs requested trade; leading Colts option with Pierce out, fits complementary role.

Yahoo Fantasy Football

Josh DownsPositiveNews

If KC is in on Josh Downs, sweeten up the package for a Schrader and Butker swap? [Quoted](

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