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Slowed by Jags Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Rivers' sideline DIME results in 18-yard toe-tap catch by Downs Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs keeps his feet in bounds on an 18-yard sideline dime from quarterback Philip Rivers.

2 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

Colts' late-season collapse puts them on cusp of missing playoffs

Philip Rivers gave the Indianapolis Colts a chance Monday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Philip Rivers starts strong, but his late Pick-6 proves costly to Colts' playoff hopes in 48-27 loss

Quarterback Philip Rivers came out of retirement to lead the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs

DECEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Continues clicking with Rivers Downs brought in five of nine targets for 65 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. He also rushed once for three yards.

Impact Downs led the Colts in receptions and tied Tyler Warren for the team lead in targets, once again displaying some solid chemistry with Philip Rivers after catching the latter's first touchdown pass since the 2020 season in Week 15. Downs has drawn a total of 14 targets over his first two games working with the veteran signal-caller, and he's likely to be busy again in a Week 17 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Rivers lasers a 17-yard pass to wide-open Josh Downs entering Niners territory Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers completes a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Josh Downs.

DECEMBER 23 • COLTS.COM

Josh Downs Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. 49ers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 16 (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET), wideout Josh Downs and the Indianapolis Colts will face the San Francisco 49ers, who have the 22nd-rank...

DECEMBER 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

From grandpa to gridiron: Philip Rivers' inspiring NFL return

Philip Rivers has returned to the NFL as a grandfather, nearly five years after his last touchdown

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Philip Rivers Emotional After Return: 'Just thankful, grateful, that I was out there'

Philip Rivers fought back tears after making his return, hoping that his comeback teaches his kids and high school players he coaches to not...

DECEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

Philip Rivers Emotional After Return: 'Just thankful, grateful, that I was out there'

Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England...

DECEMBER 15 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Catches TD from Rivers Downs caught three of five targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Downs caught Philip Rivers' first touchdown pass following a five-year layoff on an eight-yard connection in the second quarter. Outside of scoring the only touchdown for either team, Downs had another quiet performance as Rivers threw for only 120 yards. Following Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts' passing game has lost most of its fantasy appeal heading into a MNF home game against the 49ers on Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Rivers returns to NFL, Colts drop hard-fought game to Seahawks | Instant Reaction Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down Philip Rivers' first NFL game in five years, highlighting the 44-year-old's touchdown pass to Josh...

DECEMBER 15 • COLTS.COM

Seahawks outlast Philip Rivers and Colts 18-16 on Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the...

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT | Philip Rivers' first TD pass since 2020 goes to Josh Downs Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers extends the Colts' lead against the Seattle Seahawks with his first touchdown pass since 2020.

DECEMBER 14 • COLTS.COM

Week 14 Recap: Josh Downs, Colts at Jaguars Wide receiver Josh Downs meets with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14 of the 2025 se...

DECEMBER 8 • COLTS.COM

Catches four passes vs. JAX Downs caught four of five targets for 23 yards during the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Downs' four catches were his most since Week 9 against the Steelers, and he finished third in both catches and receiving yards behind Alec Pierce (five catches for 80 yards) and Michael Pittman (nine catches for 79 yards). Downs has just eight receptions (on 17 targets) over his last three games, and his fantasy floor figures to be lower for the rest of the season after Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles during the first quarter of Sunday's loss. With Anthony Richardson (eye) on injured reserve and no timeline for a return, the Colts will turn to rookie sixth-rounder Riley Leonard for the home stretch of the 2025 regular season, starting with a Week 15 road clash against the Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 14.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Downs (hip/knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Downs was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but his return to a full session a day later paves the way for the wideout to be available Sunday against the Jaguars. Downs has caught two of his six targets (for a combined total of 54 yards) in each of his last two games, and overall has recorded a 40/370/3 receiving line on 60 targets in 11 games to date, a rate of production that gives him a degree of fantasy utility in an Indy passing offense that also features fellow WRs Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr, as well as TE Tyler Warren.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed 'DNP' on practice estimate Downs (hip/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Impact With Downs logging a 'DNP' in Wednesday's walk-through as he contends with hip and knee issues, the wideout's status is now worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Jaguars approaches. In each of his last two games Downs has caught two of his six targets for a combined total of 54 yards in that span.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Week 13 Recap: Charvarius Ward and Josh Downs, Colts vs. Texans Cornerback Charvarius Ward and wide receiver Josh Downs meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans i...

DECEMBER 1 • COLTS.COM

Colts drop first home game of season with loss to Texans | Instant Reaction Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans, their first loss at home in 2025. The duo dis...

DECEMBER 1 • COLTS.COM

Two receptions in loss Downs caught two of six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

Impact Downs was limited to two or fewer catches for a third straight week, though he did lead the team in targets versus Houston. The wide receiver has now reeled in five of 14 targets for 57 yards without finding the end zone over the last three games. Downs hasn't exceeded 57 receiving yards in any of the 11 contests he's played in this year, limiting his ceiling greatly from a fantasy perspective.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' high-scoring offense is struggling as stronger defenses pose new obstacles

The Indianapolis Colts' proficient offense has slowed down as they've lost three of their last four games

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Texans corral high-scoring Colts and narrow AFC South race with 20-16 win at Indy

The Houston Texans have narrowed the AFC South race with a 20-16 win over the slumping Indianapolis Colts

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Top toe-tap catch of 2025? Downs might have it on 34-yard snag vs. Texans Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs somehow keeps both feet in bounds on an incredible 34-yard concentration catch.

NOVEMBER 30 • COLTS.COM

Drake Maye Draws Daniel Jones Comparison From Former Teammate Colts' wide receiver Josh Downs compared his current quarterback, Daniel Jones, to his old quarterback, Patriots' star Drake Maye.

NOVEMBER 26 • NESN.COM

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