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Josh DS... he's going to play a more prominent role... he had one good season 72 catch 83 yards in 2024 five touchdowns but the crowded uh receiving core kind of hit him last year this year it's less crowded Michael Pitman Jr's gone... I have him at about 114 targets, close to 80 receptions, about 850 yards, and leading the team in touchdowns was seven.
STACKED’s take
Waldman projects 114 targets, 850 yards, 7 TDs; WR2 upside if targets reach 125–140.
Matt Waldman projects Josh Downs at 114 targets, close to 80 receptions, about 850 yards, and 7 touchdowns (leading the team), with WR48 as his floor and potential WR2 upside if he reaches 125–140 targets. Waldman sees a top-24 WR season as possible given Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure, Downs' expanded role both inside and outside, and red zone opportunity; however, he notes this requires favorable scenarios like Alec Pierce's slow recovery or Daniel Jones' delayed return to full health. Waldman acknowledges the narrative of expanded role has been heard before—Downs finished just outside WR3 territory in 2024 with 72 catches, 83 yards, and 5 touchdowns in a crowded receiving core—but this year the core is less crowded.
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