PositiveRoleFri, September 19, 2025Listen 42:38 – 43:17
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35% first read target rate in week two; source bullish and rostered in best ball

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Josh Downs had significant involvement in week two with a 35% first read target rate and very traditional first read looks (not RPO or play action). The source likes Downs, has him in best ball, and was pleased to see him come back to life last week. His target share could fluctuate week to week given Michael Pittman's involvement in the RPO role.

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Downs had a lot more involvement in week two. He had a ton of first read stuff. 35% first read target rate... I like downs. I have a lot of downs at best ball. So it was nice to see him kind of come back to life last week.
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What did Legendary Upside say about Josh Downs?
Josh Downs had significant involvement in week two with a 35% first read target rate and very traditional first read looks (not RPO or play action). The source likes Downs, has him in best ball, and was pleased to see him come back to life last week. His target share could fluctuate week to week given Michael Pittman's involvement in the RPO role.
Is this good or bad for Josh Downs's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Josh Downs (WR). 35% first read target rate in week two; source bullish and rostered in best ball
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Josh Downs's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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