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Four grabs in Week 6 loss Downs caught four of eight targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans. He added seven rushing yards on his only carry.

Impact The eight targets were second on the Colts to Keenan Allen, but the volume didn't lead to much production. Downs has failed to reach 50 receiving yards in four of six games this season, posting a 24-289-0 line on 42 targets and failing to establish himself as Indy's No. 1 wide receiver in the absence of Alec Pierce (heel). Downs will face a tough test in Week 7 against the Vikings' stingy defense.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to full participation Thursday Downs (rest/hamstring) upgraded to full participation at Thursday's practice.

Impact Downs was listed as limited Wednesday due to rest and a hamstring injury. The inclusion of rest in the reason for his limitations suggested the wide receiver wasn't dealing with a significant injury, but it's still encouraging to see that notion confirmed one day later with Downs' return to full participation. Downs is set to maintain a prominent role in Indianapolis' passing game Sunday against the 0-5 Titans.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up on Week 6 injury report Downs was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury and rest.

Impact Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, Downs was able to take part in individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to the media, which suggests that his hamstring injury isn't an overly serious one. The fact that Downs' limitations Wednesday were also attributed to rest is another positive sign that he'll be ready to play Sunday against the Titans. The wideout will still likely need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in three passes in Week 5 loss Downs caught three of six targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The fourth-year wideout had the Colts' longest play of the day, a 42-yard connection with Daniel Jones in the second quarter that helped set up the team's only touchdown of the afternoon, but Downs was otherwise held in check. Downs is still looking for his first TD of 2026, and despite being Jones' top healthy WR he's managed just a 20-249-0 line on 34 targets through five games. He'll look to hit paydirt in Week 6 against the winless Titans.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS | Can't-Miss Play: Daniel Dimes dots Downs for 42-yard gain on launch-codes connection Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones lofts a 42-yard pass to wide receiver Josh Downs.

OCTOBER 11 • COLTS.COM

Live stream Steelers vs Colts for free: Watch NFL Week 5, TV channel The Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers square off in a Week 5 AFC showdown, with both teams attempting to build momentum and strengt...

OCTOBER 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rome Odunze vs. Josh Downs Evaluating who to play in fantasy football this week between Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze and Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Held to three catches in Week 4 win Downs caught three of four targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Commanders.

Impact Even with Alec Pierce (heel) and Keenan Allen (groin) on the shelf, Downs wound up getting a season low in targets as Indianapolis didn't need to pass the ball much against a Washington team that lost Marcus Mariota (knee) in the first quarter, putting seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis under center. Through four games, Downs is still looking for his first trip to the end zone, posting a 17-202-0 line on 28 targets. He figures to be busier in Week 5 on the road in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football start or sit Week 4: Josh Downs, Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren Our fantasy football start or sit advice for Josh Downs, Daniel Jones and Tyler Warren.

OCTOBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Fantasy Football Week 4 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Terry McLaurin vs. Josh Downs Terry McLaurin and Josh Downs are two undervalued wide receivers in fantasy football, and while both can be started in Week 4, only one will...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Colts QB Daniel Jones heads to London looking to clean up his mistakes after a 3-turnover game

Quarterback Daniel Jones started his Indianapolis Colts career by playing almost flawlessly the first half of last season

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Josh Downs' Kobe Bryant mentality is exactly what the Colts should be channeling Following a hard-fought win, Indianapolis Colts veteran wide receiver Josh Downs reminded his teammates that there's still plenty of work to...

SEPTEMBER 30 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Josh Downs, Deebo Samuel, and 6 More Fantasy Football Must-Start Wide Receivers in Week 4 Fantasy managers must start Josh Downs and Deebo Samuel and should strongly consider any of these eight wide receivers in NFL Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Josh Downs Proving He's Colts' Ultimate Number One Receiver Josh Downs is making a serious case this year for the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

5 Colts Things: Josh Downs' chemistry with Daniel Jones shines, DeForest Buckner dominates, Cowboys-Ravens game shows importance of Rigoberto Sanchez's kickoffs The Colts' narrow win over the Houston Texans required both standout performances and sneaky important contributions for this group to earn...

SEPTEMBER 28 • COLTS.COM

Garners 11 targets in victory Downs caught five of 11 targets for 77 yards during Sunday's 19-17 win over Houston.

Impact Downs garnered the most targets on the team, narrowly edging out tight end Tyler Warren (10), while his 77 receiving yards led the way for Indianapolis. With Alec Pierce (heel) sidelined for the foreseeable future, Downs appears to have taken command as the team's No. 1 option at wide receiver. Over three games to open the regular season, the wideout has reeled in 14 of 24 targets for 186 yards, and he'll have a strong chance to secure his first touchdown of the season in Week 4 against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Colts end 9-game skid with 19-17 victory over Texans as Shrader kicks winner with 16 seconds left

Spencer Shrader made four field goals including a 43-yarder with 16 seconds to go, Keenan Allen caught his first touchdown pass with Indianapolis and the Colts’ beleaguered defense...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Downs absorbs major contact on tough 18-yard reception Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs holds onto a tough 18-yard catch.

SEPTEMBER 27 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS | Downs' 24-yard catch-and-run converts for Colts on third down Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs breaks loose on a 24-yard reception.

SEPTEMBER 27 • COLTS.COM

Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Denzel Boston vs. Josh Downs Who to start in fantasy football between Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston and Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Colts sign veteran WR Darius Slayton with Alec Pierce expected to be sidelined with injured heel

The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran receiver Darius Slayton

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Colts decision to play it safe in overtime against Chiefs winds up proving costly for Steichen

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen played it safe Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Alec Pierce Week 2 Injury Update: What His Heel Injury Means for Josh Downs and the Colts' Fantasy Football Value Colts WR Alec Pierce left Sunday's game with a heel injury. What's the latest news on Pierce and what does that mean for fantasy football ma...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Seven catches as Pierce (heel) exits Downs caught seven of nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Downs paced the Colts in targets, catches and receiving yards in a game that Alec Pierce (heel) exited in the first half. Pierce was the Colts' leading receiver last season, ahead of Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman (foot) and Downs. With Pierce hurt and Pittman now in Pittsburgh, Downs has a clear path to significant target volume from Daniel Jones in Week 3 at home against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes and Walker shine, Butker hits winning 40-yarder as Chiefs beat Colts 33-30 in OT

Harrison Butker kicked a pair of field goals in overtime, including a 40-yarder as time expired, giving the Kansas City Chiefs a 33-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

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Colts QB Daniel Jones heads to London looking to clean up his mistakes after a 3-turnover game

Colts end 9-game skid with 19-17 victory over Texans as Shrader kicks winner with 16 seconds left

Colts sign veteran WR Darius Slayton with Alec Pierce expected to be sidelined with injured heel

Colts decision to play it safe in overtime against Chiefs winds up proving costly for Steichen

Mahomes and Walker shine, Butker hits winning 40-yarder as Chiefs beat Colts 33-30 in OT