The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Downs

Podcast1101: Insights From Building ProjectionsMay 19, 2026

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Reed and Downs are comfortably top 50 wide receivers right now on the projections front.

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Josh Downs is also projected to remain in a slot role, which may hinder his fantasy production this season.

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