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Downs requested trade; hold until Nov. 10 deadline for potential move to better offense.
Downs scored a touchdown in Week 8 but had only four catches for 23 yards. This has been a disappointing season for Downs, but he's asked to be traded. The source recommends holding onto him until the Nov. 10 trade deadline to see if the Colts honor his request and move him to a better offensive environment.
Downs is Chiefs' Plan B WR target if Thomas deal falls through.
Colts receiver being considered by the Chiefs as their Plan B option at wide receiver before the trade deadline; the Steelers have greater interest in Downs, but Kansas City will pursue him if they cannot acquire Brian Thomas Jr. from the Jaguars.
Chiefs' Plan B WR target; Steelers also pursuing Downs
Colts receiver mentioned as a potential wide receiver trade target for the Chiefs; identified as Kansas City's Plan B option if they cannot acquire Brian Thomas Jr. from Jacksonville. The Steelers have greater interest in Downs, but he remains a secondary target for the Chiefs' pre-deadline receiver search.
Analyst leans heavily yes on Steelers acquiring Josh Downs via trade.
Todd Monken believes the Steelers offense would benefit from acquiring Josh Downs, leaning heavily toward 'yes' on a potential trade despite generally opposing trades for the team this year.
Downs' snap share reaches season high at 89.6% despite trade rumors.
Josh Downs saw a season-high 89.6% of snaps in the Colts' blowout loss, demonstrating elevated usage that contradicts any imminent trade speculation around the team.
Downs at 89.6% snaps (season high) despite trade rumors.
Leaned on heavily by the Colts with 89.6% of snaps, a season high, despite swirling trade rumors.
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Downs requests trade; worsens Colts' offensive talent around Warren.
Downs requested a trade from the Colts, further diminishing Tyler Warren's fantasy outlook as the team's offensive talent continues to deteriorate.
Downs requests trade; worsens Colts' offensive talent around Warren.
Downs requested a trade from the Colts, further deteriorating the offensive talent around Tyler Warren and the overall passing volume for the struggling offense.
Downs scored TD in Jags' blowout; has expressed desire to be traded
Downs scored a TD in Jacksonville's 42-7 victory over Indianapolis and has expressed a desire to be moved, making him a potential trade target ahead of the deadline.
Trade rumors cloud Downs' outlook; ranked as WR4/flex option currently
Downs remains a WR4 or flex fantasy option for now; his name has been circulated in trade rumors, creating uncertainty about his role and team situation heading into the trade deadline.
Downs scored in Week 8 with 4 rec, 23 yards on 5 targets vs. Jaguars
Josh Downs finished Week 8 with four receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown on five targets against Jacksonville; he accounted for the Colts' only touchdown in a blowout loss.
Downs scored short TD in Colts' loss.
Downs got a short touchdown from Daniel Jones in Week 8 against Jacksonville, providing some fantasy value in an otherwise bleak Colts offensive performance.
Downs' elite route-running could yield top-24 upside if traded to Kansas City; current value is depressed by Jones.
Downs has looked electric on the field, separating from defenders at one of the best rates in the NFL and winning on almost every route he runs, but is severely hampered by Daniel Jones' poor quarterback play (4 TDs, 7 INTs, sub-60% completion rate entering Week 8; finished Week 8 with 144 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs). Downs has requested a trade from the Colts, who are in full fire-sale mode. The upside scenario is landing on a competitive, WR-needy team like the Kansas City Chiefs, where he could become Andy Reid's slot receiver and jump into top-24 WR territory based on usage. Player values skyrocket after trades, especially when underperforming on current team. Downside risk: Downs doesn't get traded to an ideal landing spot or doesn't get traded at all, leaving him stuck on an abysmal Colts offense in a crowded receiving room.
Downs fumbled early but scored Colts' lone TD on six-yard reception
Downs coughed up a fumble on the Colts' lone first-half drive that didn't result in a punt, contributing to the offensive collapse. Later, he scored the Colts' only touchdown on a six-yard reception in the third quarter, connecting with Jones in the corner of the end zone as part of the team's only respectable offensive drive of 13 plays.
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Downs' botched reverse led to a fumble recovery by Jacksonville.
Downs was involved in a botched reverse play that resulted in a fumble recovery by the Jaguars in the first half of a 28-0 blowout loss.
Downs subject to trade rumors amid Colts fire-sale phase.
Trade rumors have swirled around the longtime Colts receiver as the team enters a fire-sale phase following the departures of franchise cornerstones Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
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Downs requested trade but remains active for Colts this week.
Wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade this week and is playing out the final year of his contract with the Colts, who are not holding him out of the lineup despite the trade request; he remains active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
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Downs seeking trade from Colts; Giants potential destination
The source reports that Colts WR Josh Downs wants out of Indianapolis, positioning him as a potential trade candidate for the Giants as they look to upgrade their roster ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
Downs confirmed for normal role despite trade request; WR30 start.
Shane Steichen confirmed Josh Downs will play his normal role despite requesting a trade; the source is starting him as WR30 and notes he has been playing more outside with Alec Pierce unavailable, with no reason to expect fewer routes Sunday.
Downs slumping due to Jones; flex-viable with upside if Colts feature him.
Downs has been slumping due to Daniel Jones issues, not his own play. He hasn't exceeded 50 receiving yards since Week 3 and hasn't finished higher than WR41 in any game over the last four weeks. Since Week 4, he has a 13.4% target share, 0.86 YPRR, one red zone target, four deep targets, and 17% first-read share. Indy should feature him to drive his trade stock up, but flex-viable again this week.
Downs is flex-viable but slumping due to Jones; Indianapolis should feature him to boost trade value.
Josh Downs has been slumping, which the source attributes to a Daniel Jones problem rather than Downs himself. He hasn't had more than 50 receiving yards in a game since Week 3 and hasn't finished higher than WR41 over the last four games. Since Week 4, he has a 13.4% target share with 0.86 YPRR, one red zone target, four deep targets, and a 17% first-read share. The source notes Indianapolis would be wise to feature him to drive his trade stock up. Downs is flex-viable this week. Jacksonville has allowed the ninth-most yards per target to slot receivers while ranking 17th in fantasy points per opportunity over the last five games.
Josh Downs rumored to be traded by Colts before deadline.
Rumors suggest Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs could be traded before the November 10 deadline as the team sells off talent and prepares for the future, signaling potential role/team uncertainty.
Colts WR mentioned as also playing Sunday.
Colts WR mentioned as also playing Sunday. One comment notes Colts announced both Taylor and Downs are playing, suggesting no imminent trade.
Downs requested trade from Colts; Taylor has not requested departure
Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Colts, indicating dissatisfaction with the team's rebuild direction despite Jonathan Taylor not requesting a trade.
Josh Downs requests trade from Colts but will play Week 8 vs. Jaguars.
Wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts as part of the team's fire sale. Despite his trade request, Downs will play on Sunday in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after head coach Shane Steichen told him, 'You've got to show up and we gotta go play a game on Sunday.'
Source most inclined to hold Downs among trade-rumor players in deep leagues.
Downs is mentioned in the context of trade rumors. The source states: "I'm most inclined to hold Downs from that trio," indicating preference for stashing Downs over Brian Thomas Jr. and Seth McGowan among the trade-rumor players. The source recommends holding Downs in leagues with large benches, especially if alternatives are mediocre QB2s or low-ceiling roster clogs.