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Is Josh Downs Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Is Josh Downs hurt or healthy? Is Josh Downs playing in Week 6? Read the latest Josh Downs fantasy football injury updates and outlook.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) missed the first two games of the 2024 season with an ankle injury, but after a ramp-up game, he put up two dominant fantasy performances, scoring 22.2 and 15.9 PPR fantasy points in Weeks 4-5. He's a fantastic slot receiver and has leveled up his game since 2023.

The second-year pro is a reliable target, consistently winning on short routes with his excellent quickness and serving as a trustworthy chain-mover. Despite his size, he still has red zone prowess, evidenced by his touchdown in Week 4.

Unfortunately, he's on the injury report now. So is Josh Downs hurt or healthy and will he play in Week 6?

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Josh Downs Injury Update for Fantasy Football

The second-year pro is suffering from a toe injury. After missing practices on both Wednesday and Thursday, he returned to practice Friday, though. It's possible he was given rest days to help him recover and reduce the risk of re-aggravation. He was reportedly looking good at practice Friday.

There's a good chance he'll end up with a "questionable" designation on the team's upcoming injury report, but his return to practice bodes very well for his ability to suit up Sunday.

 

Josh Downs Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 6

He's a must-start if he plays, but it might not be the smoothest sledding if starting QB Anthony Richardson plays. His backup, longtime veteran Joe Flacco, has outplayed him as a passer by a significant margin this season. Richardson's lack of accuracy has been a major downside of his game.

He's been plagued with accuracy issues throughout his career, and it's difficult to run a consistent offense without fixing them or adjusting parts of the passing attack with easier throws. While Downs provides some insulation from ARich's issues with his ability to create separation in the slot consistently, it may not be as pretty as it was with Flacco.

However, his talent is undeniable, and he primarily plays out of the slot, so he draws easier coverage matchups than outside receivers. He's worth a start as a WR3/FLEX with WR2 upside if Richardson, who is expected to play in Week 6, can establish a good connection with him and is willing to target him 8+ times.

If Flacco plays, Downs is a must-start.

 



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