Josh Downs
22-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
17
YDS
158
TD
0
AVG
9.3
TAR
27
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
RANKS
Two catches in defeat
Downs secured two of three targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.
Downs made his biggest contribution to the game during the second quarter, snaring a deep ball from Anthony Richardson for 30 yards. The rookie wideout had enjoyed an expanding role on offense through the previous three games, but the entire Colts' receiving corps struggled against the Rams with no receiver topping 48 yards, which may help explain a dismal game for Downs.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Josh Downs' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
42.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.82% Team Air Yards
17.4%% Team Targets
19.7%Avg Depth of Target
6.2 YdsCatch Rate
63.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.4% Targeted On Route
21.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
98.0
Cornerbacks
96.0
Safeties
92.5
Linebackers
122.9
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2023 Josh Downs Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Downs' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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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Sees uptick in role
Downs recorded eight receptions on 12 targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 22-19 overtime win over the Ravens.
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Four catches in Week 2 win
Downs brought in four of five targets for 37 yards in the Colts' 31-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
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Three receptions in NFL debut
Downs started as the slot receiver and had three receptions for 30 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville. He played on 57 of the offense's 72 snaps.
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Listed as No. 3 receiver
Downs is listed as the starting slot receiver on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the regular season.
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Finishes without reception
Downs had two targets and no catches in Thursday's 27-13 preseason win over the Eagles.
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