Josh Downs - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers and Trade Targets

Josh Downs is a dynasty fantasy football sleeper and trade target for 2025. Read the fantasy football outlook for the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver.

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR48

Dynasty Analysis: Who knows how long it will take for the Colts' quarterback situation to work itself out? It's obvious right now, for those who haven't fully buried their heads in the sand, that QB Anthony Richardson Sr. is not the answer. He is an inaccurate quarterback on what should be the easiest throws in the game.

Anthony Richardson was unrivaled for worst short accuracy from a clean pocket in the NFL in 2024 https://t.co/HK6sLFo14T pic.twitter.com/RD7cQBqbjI

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— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) May 19, 2025

Even with clean pockets, Richardson couldn't hit the broad side of a barn on many of his short pass attempts. Josh Downs languished as a result -- while he had a few big games, the film showed far too many misses, and he performed much better with a 39-year-old Joe Flacco throwing him passes.

Downs should get an immediate upgrade if Daniel Jones wins the QB1 job. With Richardson dealing with yet another injury to his throwing shoulder, that could happen as soon as Week 1 in 2025. Downs will almost certainly have better and more consistent performances as a result.

josh downs. very good at football pic.twitter.com/oqivYFnM5y

— Football Fan (@J_rich_10) June 18, 2025

The data and film indicate that Downs is a very good separator on short and intermediate routes. He's a fluid mover with a good release package that can be a great safety blanket and chain-mover for a quarterback that doesn't somehow miss five-yard routes by five yards.

At some point, perhaps the Colts can land a better quarterback. But even if they don't, Downs is an excellent value at his current price, and he could easily finish as a WR2 this season with competent quarterback play.

- John Johnson

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