RADIO
Should you draft Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr. in 2025 fantasy football drafts? Mike tells you which Colts wide receiver to draft this season.
The 2024 Indianapolis Colts had one of the more inconsistent passing attacks in the NFL. Anthony Richardson struggled with accuracy, while Joe Flacco wasn’t a better option.
Therefore, fantasy players understand why the Colts didn’t have a reliable starting pass catcher on the roster. While the team replaced Flacco with Daniel Jones this offseason, fantasy players still have low expectations for Indianapolis’ passing attack in 2025.
Furthermore, the Colts used their first-round pick in the NFL Draft on Tyler Warren. Therefore, which Indianapolis wide receiver should fantasy players draft in 2025? Let’s dive into the fantasy football outlook for Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr.
Editor's Note: The FFPC Baby Gorilla Tournament is now open, featuring a $100,000 grand prize and a $675,450 total prize pool! This 12-team, Tight End Premium contest uses a 20-round draft format, with the overall winners determined by total points scored during Weeks 15–17. Get $25 to use toward your first entry by signing up through our link. Grab your team now! Sign Up Now!
Josh Downs 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook
Downs was the WR36 in 2024, averaging 10.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The third-year pro did see an uptick in targets per game from his rookie season (7.6 vs. 5.8). Furthermore, Downs is the team’s best option in the slot, making him arguably the Colts’ most unique weapon in the passing game.
WHAT A CATCH BY JOSH DOWNS.
📺: #INDvsHOU on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/1WMCZDj8G3— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2024
Michael Pittman Jr. 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook
Pittman was the WR43 last season, averaging 8.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Last year’s average was his lowest mark since averaging 6.1 fantasy points per game as a rookie. Unfortunately, Pittman needs a high target volume to have consistent fantasy success. The veteran had 111 targets last season after totaling 141 or more in each of the previous two.
Flacco to MPJ! @Colts fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
📺: #INDvsNYG on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/hTHnVoLBOb— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024
Who is the WR1 for the Indianapolis Colts?
Fantasy players should avoid drafting anyone in the Colts’ passing attack. Richardson and Jones were two of the NFL’s least accurate quarterbacks in 2024. Now they compete for a starting job on an offense loaded with talent.
Indianapolis has used a Day 2 pick on a wide receiver in four of the past six NFL Drafts, selecting Pittman in 2020, Alec Pierce in 2022, Downs in 2023, and Adonai Mitchell last year. More importantly, the team finally has a star at tight end after drafting Warren.
If fantasy players want to draft a Colts wide receiver, Downs is the best option. He led the team in targets (7.6) and fantasy points (10.5) per game. Furthermore, the former North Carolina star is Indianapolis’ only true slot receiver on the roster.
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
More Fantasy Football Analysis
