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Week 6 Fantasy Football: Model Fades Cousins, Highlights Downs Amid Injury Chaos
sports2 days ago

Week 6 Fantasy Football: Model Fades Cousins, Highlights Downs Amid Injury Chaos

SportsLine’s 10,000-simulation model advises fading Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and starting Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs for Week 6. The model highlights Cousins’ declining production and poor matchup against Buffalo, while projecting a surge for Downs against the winless Tennessee Titans. Meanwhile, Bleacher Report identifies sleeper options like Dameon Pierce and Tre Tucker, noting that bye weeks for stars like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are forcing managers to look deeper. Injury updates, including the absence of Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, further complicate lineup decisions.

via CBS Sports|
#fantasy-football#josh-downs#kirk-cousins
Colts' Alec Pierce Suffers Heel Aggravation, Facing Extended Absence
sports28 days ago

Colts' Alec Pierce Suffers Heel Aggravation, Facing Extended Absence

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce aggravated a left heel injury during the team's overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, resulting in an extended absence. Although initial X-rays were negative, Pierce left the game on crutches with a boot, re-aggravating the same foot that required surgery in March. The injury forces the Colts to rely on veteran Laquon Treadwell and slot receiver Josh Downs, with the latter expected to see increased volume in Week 3 against the Houston Texans.

via NBC Sports|
#alec-pierce#indianapolis-colts#josh-downs
Chiefs Week 2 Stats Signal Ongoing Offense Firepower
sports29 days ago

Chiefs Week 2 Stats Signal Ongoing Offense Firepower

Week 2 highlights from PFF and Next Gen Stats show Kansas City’s offense remains potent: Tyquan Thornton had the two deep completions that demonstrate reliability downfield, Travis Kelce continued to find open windows and rack up yards after the catch, and Colts’ Josh Downs thrived from the slot, hinting at potential secondary matchup considerations for KC and a need to balance speed with coverage as the offense stays explosive.

via Arrowhead Pride|
#josh-downs#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl
Colts lose deep threat Alec Pierce to heel injury in Week 2
sports29 days ago

Colts lose deep threat Alec Pierce to heel injury in Week 2

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was ruled out for the remainder of his Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a left heel injury. Pierce, who signed a four-year, $114 million extension this offseason, was carted off the field after suffering the injury early in the contest. Initial X-rays were negative, but the team downgraded his status from questionable to out. His absence removes the Colts' primary deep threat, forcing the offense to rely on Josh Downs, who recorded 72 yards on seven catches in the game.

via NBC Sports|
#alec-pierce#indianapolis-colts#josh-downs
Colts Day 8 Camp: Richardson Flashes, Downs Injured, Latu Shines
sports2 months ago

Colts Day 8 Camp: Richardson Flashes, Downs Injured, Latu Shines

Colts Day 8 camp, themed 'Salute for Service,' was relatively quiet: Anthony Richardson flashed mobility and potential but faced no demotion; Josh Downs was sidelined with a groin injury; Laiatu Latu delivered his best day rushing the passer; Blake Grupe continued to impress; and the defense, especially the secondary, remained stingy throughout the session.

via Stampede Blue|
#anthony-richardson#indianapolis-colts#josh-downs
Five Late-Round WR Sleepers Poised for 2026 Breakouts
fantasy-football2 months ago

Five Late-Round WR Sleepers Poised for 2026 Breakouts

The piece highlights five wide receivers being drafted in the 11th round or later who could become weekly must-starts in 2026 fantasy football: Josh Downs could step into a top target role in Indianapolis after Pittman Jr. was traded and Alec Pierce’s injury, while Worthy in Kansas City has upside to lead the team in receiving if his shoulder issues and chemistry improve. Jayden Higgins in Houston is expected to see a bigger role with Kirk gone, Rashid Shaheed in Seattle is a high-upside deep threat who could become the second option behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Adonai Mitchell in New York could earn a starting-like role behind Garrett Wilson under Frank Reich. ADP context shows these players are strong late-round targets who could outperform their draft cost.

via PFF|
#adonai-mitchell#fantasy-football#jayden-higgins
Downs Brothers Set for Possible Cowboys-Colts Showdown This Season
sports5 months ago

Downs Brothers Set for Possible Cowboys-Colts Showdown This Season

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is eyeing a potential head-to-head matchup with his younger brother Caleb, who was drafted 11th overall by the Cowboys, when Dallas visits Indianapolis in the 2026 season; the brothers could line up against each other in nickel as Caleb plans, making their on-field meeting a notable highlight once the schedule is released.

via NBC Sports|
#caleb-downs#dallas-cowboys#indianapolis-colts
NFL Week 12: Top Bets, Predictions, and Matchup Insights
sports1 year ago

NFL Week 12: Top Bets, Predictions, and Matchup Insights

The article discusses NFL Week 12 anytime touchdown bets, highlighting players like Kareem Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Downs of the Indianapolis Colts, and Bucky Irving of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hunt is expected to capitalize on a weak Panthers run defense, Downs is poised for a strong performance against the Lions due to his high red-zone target share, and Irving is likely to score against the Giants' poor run defense. The article also promotes a PFF+ subscription for in-season betting tools.

via Pro Football Focus|
#bucky-irving#josh-downs#kareem-hunt
"Colts' Josh Downs sidelined by knee injury, Kenny Moore II shines in victory over Panthers"
sports2 years ago

"Colts' Josh Downs sidelined by knee injury, Kenny Moore II shines in victory over Panthers"

Indianapolis Colts rookie receiver Josh Downs has been ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury. Downs had been limited in practice and left the game in the first half. Veteran Isaiah McKenzie replaced him, as the Colts now face a thin receiving corps. Downs has been a significant contributor to the team's offense this season.

via ESPN|
#indianapolis-colts#isaiah-mckenzie#josh-downs
"Colts' Josh Downs Expected to Play Against Panthers Despite Knee Injury"
sports3 years ago

"Colts' Josh Downs Expected to Play Against Panthers Despite Knee Injury"

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, who is listed as questionable due to a knee injury, is expected to play against the Carolina Panthers. Downs wants to assess how his knee feels during warmups, but he is determined to take the field. The Colts have lost three consecutive games and will face the Panthers, who recently secured their first win of the season.

via ESPN|
#carolina-panthers#indianapolis-colts#josh-downs
"Rookie WR Breakouts, Regrets, and Moving On: A Week 7 Report"
sports3 years ago

"Rookie WR Breakouts, Regrets, and Moving On: A Week 7 Report"

Rookie wide receivers Jordan Addison and Josh Downs are making waves in fantasy football, with Addison emerging as a potential WR1 for the Minnesota Vikings and Downs becoming a reliable target for the Indianapolis Colts. Other standout rookie receivers include Rashee Rice of the Kansas City Chiefs, Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, and Jalin Hyatt of the New York Giants. These rookies are proving themselves as weekly starters and have the potential for breakout performances in upcoming games.

via Yahoo Sports|
#breakout-performances#fantasy-football#jordan-addison
"Fantasy Football Week 8: Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Breakout Candidates"
sports3 years ago

"Fantasy Football Week 8: Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Breakout Candidates"

Here are some early Week 8 waiver wire pickups for fantasy football: Josh Downs, WR for the Indianapolis Colts, continues to impress with his third consecutive double-digit fantasy performance; Kyler Murray, QB for the Arizona Cardinals, is close to returning from injury and could provide a boost with his athleticism and big-play ability; Tyjae Spears, RB for the Tennessee Titans, is becoming a hot commodity as rumors of Derrick Henry's potential departure grow louder.

via Yahoo Sports|
#fantasy-football#josh-downs#kyler-murray
Anthony Richardson and Josh Downs' Chemistry Shines in Colts Rookie Season.
sports3 years ago

Anthony Richardson and Josh Downs' Chemistry Shines in Colts Rookie Season.

Indianapolis Colts rookies, quarterback Anthony Richardson and wide receiver Josh Downs, are already developing chemistry and putting in extra reps together. Downs' ability to consistently separate and make contested catches, combined with his passion for the game, could make him a difference maker for the Colts in 2023. The duo has the potential to be among the most productive rookie quarterback to wide receiver combinations in the NFL this upcoming season.

via Stampede Blue|
#anthony-richardson#indianapolis-colts#josh-downs