FantasyPros Articles on Josh Downs
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In his first game sans Alec Pierce, Josh Downs saw an uptick in usage. He saw four targets in Week 1, followed by nine targets in Week 2. In Week 2, Downs hauled in seven passes for 72 scoreless yards and finished the week as the WR23 in half-PPR scoring.
STACKED’s take
Downs' 21% target share and 9-target pace offer $6,100 value in GPP and cash.
Downs is priced at $6,100 on FanDuel and offers value with increased usage following Alec Pierce's injury. In his first game without Pierce, Downs saw an uptick from four targets in Week 1 to nine targets in Week 2, hauling in seven passes for 72 yards and finishing as WR23 in half-PPR scoring. He is still primarily operating out of the slot while Keenan Allen moves outside more often. Pierce is now on IR and Ashton Dulin is out this week, which will keep Downs on the field in 11 personnel sets with a 21% target share. The Texans allow the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers through two weeks, averaging 184.5 receiving yards and two touchdowns per game. The game features a 42.5 over/under with Houston favored by 1.5 points. Downs is a good value play in GPP contests but can also be used in cash contests.
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