Josh Downs Still a Fantasy Sleeper | Indianapolis Colts News

0:00It's September 12th. This is Indianapolis Colts News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. Alright, let's talk about Josh Downs and where he's at for week one. The landscape in Indianapolis has shifted a bit. You had Michael Pittman heading to Pittsburgh, which initially looked like a big opportunity for Downs. Then, Keenan Allen came aboard, which definitely changes the target distribution. Downs is currently sitting at 30 second overall, among wider receivers in the week one rankings. Now, the signing of Allen, who's 34, might seem like a roadblock. But if you're a believer in Downs' talent, a veteran presence shouldn't necessarily be a deal-breaker. The key here is consistency on offense. For a player like Downs, who thrives on volume, the team needs to be moving the ball effectively, not necessarily being the league's best offense, but just moving. The Ravens, for instance, were a top 10 defense against short passes last year, limiting yards and touchdowns. Downs is ranked outside my top 40 for this week, but here's the stat that makes me look twice.

1:03He averaged nine targets per game when he was. Running a full route share, that's a significant number. So, even with the new additions and the tough match-up, I'm finding reasons to be optimistic about Downs. He showed he can command targets when given the chance, and that's what you look for in Fantasy Football. It's about potential and opportunity, and he's got that. We'll be keeping an eye on how he performs, especially with that target share. It's a situation to monitor closely as the season gets underway.