Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Josh Downs is a WR38 and grades as a Flex / Depth (C) fantasy wide receiver for the 2026 season. He projects for about 172.3 fantasy points.
Josh Downs is an NFL wide receiver for IND. Projected WR38. A flex play and bye-week fill-in with upside in the right spot. Last season he averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (WR46 in 2026).
C · Flex / Depth. Projected WR38. A flex play and bye-week fill-in with upside in the right spot.
Athletic profile: Josh Downs ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash (58th percentile at WR), a 38.5-inch vertical, a 131-inch broad jump, for a composite athletic score of 79 out of 100. Drafted in 2023 (Round 3, Pick 79) out of North Carolina.
In 2026, Josh Downs commanded a 20.6% target share with a 57.1% catch rate and a 0.52 WOPR (weighted opportunity rating), on 29.6% of the team's air yards.
He averaged 4.9 yards after the catch per reception with a 0% drop rate.
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yd | TD | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 46 | 26 | 307 | 0 | 8.2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 88 | 58 | 566 | 4 | 8.5 |
| 2024 | 14 | 107 | 72 | 803 | 5 | 13.1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 98 | 68 | 771 | 2 | 9.2 |
Josh Downs grades as a Flex / Depth (C) fantasy wide receiver for 2026. Projected WR38. A flex play and bye-week fill-in with upside in the right spot.
Josh Downs does not have an early-round consensus ADP right now, so in most 12-team leagues he is a late-round pick or waiver-wire add rather than a core draft target.
Josh Downs has no injury designation in our latest data and is expected to be available, but always confirm his status close to kickoff.
Projected WR38. A flex play and bye-week fill-in with upside in the right spot. Last season he averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (WR46 in 2026). He projects for roughly 172.3 fantasy points in 2026.