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BDGE Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
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All BDGE Fantasy Football insights about Josh Downs
PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
BDGE Fantasy Football recommends Josh Downs as a round 9 pick, citing role expansion and opportunity created by Michael Pittman's departure and Alec Pierce's ankle surgery recovery. Downs is expected to play outside receiver snaps beyond his traditional slot role, becoming a near-every-down player with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as the only depth chart competition. The source notes Downs is one of the better separators at wide receiver with extensive slot experience, capable of running 80–90% of routes if deployed outside. Indianapolis's soft playoff schedule (Tennessee week 15, Cincinnati week 16, Cleveland without Myles Garrett week 17) further supports the pick. At round 9 ADP, the source emphasizes minimal opportunity cost.PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
Josh Downs has a clear path to opportunity with Michael Pittman now in Pittsburgh and Auden Tate Mitchell traded to New York, positioning him to finally showcase his full three-down skill set as a WR4/5 at ADP 106.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
At pick 106 as a wide receiver four or five, Josh Downs is a no-brainer value with a clear path to showcase his full three-down skill set.PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
If Alec Pierce starts at less than 100% or becomes a PUP candidate, Josh Downs can get off to a blazing start with a clear path to target opportunities.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Josh Downs is an 82nd percentile separator overall, 72nd percentile versus zone, and 96th percentile versus press coverage, indicating he can produce regardless of defensive scheme.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
With Michael Pittman and Adonai Mitchell gone, Josh Downs now has a clear path to play in two-wide receiver sets, which should increase his fantasy production.PositiveRoleJul 3, 2026
Positioned for expanded offensive role and target share with Michael Pittman Jr. departing the Colts. The source expects 'they're going to use Downs a lot more with Pitman gone,' creating opportunity for increased receiving volume as the offense adjusts to losing a top receiver.PositiveRoleJun 29, 2026
BDGE Fantasy Football projects increased opportunity for Josh Downs in 2025 due to Michael Pittman's departure. The source ranks Josh Downs over Jayden Reed as a similar opportunity play. However, the source notes hesitation to stack Josh Downs with Tyler Warren due to Indianapolis being a run-heavy offense with limited passing upside; would only target Josh Downs if he falls significantly past ADP.PositiveValueJun 4, 2026
Josh Downs is currently WR48 in ADP but ranked WR36 by Rashawn Slater; twelve spots of upside. Michael Pittman Jr.'s trade to the Steelers opens a condensed target share for Downs. Slater notes that when Pittman hasn't played (small sample), Downs 'kind of blows up and has a really good game' relative to his performance when Pittman is on the field. Pittman's absence will allow Downs to play more outside sets and in splits where he previously had limited opportunity.NegativeProjectionDec 24, 2025
Josh Downs is ranked first among Indianapolis receivers for Week 17 against Jacksonville, as Philip Rivers likes him. However, all Colts receivers fall into the shaky flex category, and the source is not betting on any of them having good games.