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Matt Harmon fantasy football takes on Josh Downs
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Matt Harmon about Josh Downs.
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All Matt Harmon insights about Josh Downs
PositiveDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Reception Perception The Show 🏈 -Will Josh Downs play outside more? -De'Zhaun Stribling opportunity to shine -Cyrus Allen starter reps -Drake Maye and AJ Brown connection -Drake London RP profile breakdown Listen here ⤵️ <https://linktr.ee/ReceptionPerception> [Retweeted](PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026
Matt Harmon expresses confidence in Josh Downs having a breakout season this year despite concerns about not beating out Michael Pittman last year. Harmon acknowledges Downs was hurt early last season and couldn't get on the field due to heavier formations and positive game scripts favoring the run, but emphasizes that Shane Steichen will play Downs this year—he won't bench him for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine or other depth options. Alec Pierce being banged up further increases Downs' opportunity. Harmon is not nervous about Downs' projection and feels good about the breakout potential, though hesitant to go all-in due to the unknown.PositiveNewsJul 28, 2026
#Colts HC Shane Steichen on Josh Downs’ involvement in the 2026 offense: “Getting him involved any way we can, whether it’s in 12 personnel — obviously, he plays a lot in the slot in 11 personnel. But just trying to find different ways to get him the ball.” [Retweeted](PositiveUsageJul 5, 2026
Is the runway cleared for Josh Downs to expand his role and have a breakout season? 🛫 [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJul 5, 2026
Read the full Josh Downs profile from @MattHarmon_BYB and how his game would translate to different deployment ⤵️ <https://receptionperception.com/josh-downs-2025-player-profile/> [Retweeted](NegativeRoleJul 1, 2026
Slot-only receiver losing snaps as Indianapolis shifted to heavy personnel packages last year; traditional slot-only types are not getting on the field as much as personnel packages evolve, contributing to the decline of the wide receiver two archetype. Matt Harmon cites Downs as an example of how teams shifting to more heavy personnel reduces opportunities for slot-only receivers who don't run routes in those packages.PositiveNewsJun 29, 2026
NEW #ReceptionPerception content: The Year 4 WR week kicks off with 6 new players dropped on the site 🔥 Subscribers will now find full profiles, charts, RP data and evaluations on the following players: Parker Washington Michael Wilson Quentin Johnston Jaxon Smith-Njigba Josh Downs Rashee Rice An extremely fun group to study with players all over the place, from a quality and archetype standpoint. Look for more guys entering Year 4 to be added to the site by Friday afternoon! All the links y...PositiveNewsJun 29, 2026
NEW #ReceptionPerception content: The Year 4 WR week kicks off with 6 new players dropped on the site 🔥 Subscribers will now find full profiles, charts, RP data and evaluations on the following players: Parker Washington Michael Wilson Quentin Johnston Jaxon Smith-Njigba Josh Downs Rashee Rice An extremely fun group to study with players all over the place, from a quality and archetype standpoint. Look for more guys entering Year 4 to be added to the site by Friday afternoon! All the links y...PositiveNewsJun 29, 2026
🚨WR PROFILE DROP🚨 -JSN -Parker Washington -Josh Downs -Michael Wilson -Quentin Johnston [Retweeted](PositiveNewsJun 29, 2026
Year 4 WR week begins at #ReceptionPerception tomorrow morning as I'll begin dropping profiles for that batch of players 👀 Subscribers will find the following 5 players on the site tomorrow: Parker Washington Michael Wilson Quentin Johnston Jaxon Smith-Njigba Josh Downs Then, I'll add some big-name WRs entering Year 4 like Puka Nacua, Zay Flowers, and several more by the time the week ends!PositiveBreakoutJun 12, 2026
Matt Harmon projects Josh Downs as a breakout candidate after the Colts coaching staff appears to be coming around on deploying him as an outside receiver, suggesting a role expansion that could unlock his fantasy value.