2023 Receiving Stats
REC
68
YDS
771
TD
2
AVG
11.3
TAR
98
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Downs, a 2023 third-round draft pick, was a target monster his final two seasons at North Carolina, especially in QB Sam Howell's final year in 2021 when he commanded an absurd 40 percent target share. His production was great, but how Downs adapts to the NFL game will depend on how well he can overcome his physical limitations -- he's listed at 5-10, 175, and doesn't have standout speed (4.48). Still, Downs is a crafty route runner who should fit well in the slot for Indianapolis. He'll compete with Isaiah McKenzie for the third receiver/slot role in training camp. Indianapolis wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne called Downs the best receiver in the 2023 draft class, so perhaps he's the favorite to win the job. Read Past Outlooks
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Three grabs in Week 18
Downs caught all three of his targets for 48 yards in Saturday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Downs paced the Colts in receiving yards in the season finale, wrapping up his rookie campaign with 68 catches for 771 yards and two touchdowns on 98 targets. His steady involvement in the passing attack down the stretch should bode well for Downs as he continues to grow into his role within the Indianapolis offense heading into Year 2. Quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) should return to full health for the 2024 season, which could bolster the outlooks for Downs and the Colts' other passing-game weapons.
Downs paced the Colts in receiving yards in the season finale, wrapping up his rookie campaign with 68 catches for 771 yards and two touchdowns on 98 targets. His steady involvement in the passing attack down the stretch should bode well for Downs as he continues to grow into his role within the Indianapolis offense heading into Year 2. Quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) should return to full health for the 2024 season, which could bolster the outlooks for Downs and the Colts' other passing-game weapons.
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Air Yards Per Game
40.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.91% Team Air Yards
16.8%% Team Targets
17.9%Avg Depth of Target
6.9 YdsCatch Rate
69.4%Drop Rate
3.1%Avg Yds After Catch
5.5% Targeted On Route
16.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Downs' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 9"Weight
171 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
131 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.38 in
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In line for more usage Sunday
After Michael Pittman experienced additional concussion symptoms Saturday -- per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com -- and was subsequently ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Downs is in a spot to see more looks in the offense.
ANALYSIS
Downs has had modest production over his last three games since being targeted 13 times in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He has nine catches on 11 targets for 65 yard over his last three games and even saw snaps on special teams in the Colts' Week 15 win over the Steelers. Still, with Pittman out Sunday, Downs and fellow wideout Alec Pierce figure to be used prominently in two-wideout sets while D.J. Montgomery moves into the WR3 role. Downs has 57 catches on 87 targets for 631 yards and two touchdowns over 14 games in his first season in the NFL.
Downs has had modest production over his last three games since being targeted 13 times in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He has nine catches on 11 targets for 65 yard over his last three games and even saw snaps on special teams in the Colts' Week 15 win over the Steelers. Still, with Pittman out Sunday, Downs and fellow wideout Alec Pierce figure to be used prominently in two-wideout sets while D.J. Montgomery moves into the WR3 role. Downs has 57 catches on 87 targets for 631 yards and two touchdowns over 14 games in his first season in the NFL.
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Draws only two targets
Downs caught two passes for 52 yards on two targets in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders.
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Modest numbers with nine targets
Downs brought in six of nine targets for 39 yards in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
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Another quiet outing
Downs had three catches (on three targets) for 19 yards and three punt returns for 38 yards during Saturday's 30-13 victory versus the Steelers.
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Another modest showing in loss
Downs secured all three targets for 32 yards in the Colts' 34-14 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
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Disappoints against Titans
Downs recorded three receptions on five targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-28 overtime win against the Titans.
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