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JoshDowns

WRWR#2IND Colts
5'9" • 171lbs • 25y/o
Overall Grade '26
85
12th/84 - WRs
Receiving Yards '26
186
20th/84 - WRs
Touchdowns '26
0
46th/84 - WRs
WK 4 MATCHUP
great
@ WAS 10/4, 1:30 PM
Josh Downs headshot
Josh
Downs
WR
#2
|
IND Colts
BIO
KEY INSIGHTS
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/1/2026
Josh Downs is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts who earned a 85.0 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 12th among 84 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 85.9 ranked 11th among 84 qualified wide receivers.
He hauled in 14 receptions on 22 targets for 186 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns. Downs averaged 13.3 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 70 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 11.0 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Indianapolis Colts
2023 - Present
North Carolina Tar Heels
2020 - 2022

Key Insights

  1. Josh Downs
    WR
    @WAS
    | Sun 1:30pm
    Josh Downs headshot
    Josh Downs in line for receptions against porous WAS secondary
    Downs has been a consistent option in the pass game, ranking 20th at WR in receptions per game. WAS hasn't been stingy as a pass defense, ranking 32nd in receptions allowed to WRs.
  2. Josh Downs
    WR
    @WAS
    | Sun 1:30pm
    Josh Downs headshot
    Josh Downs should be able to pick on Rasul Douglas
    Downs ranks 11th in PFF receiving grade and will face a WAS secondary with Rasul Douglas who has struggled in coverage (94.00 percentile in yards allowed per cov. snap).

Week Matchup

player-headshot
J. Downs
10
th
/104
Rec
VS
GREAT
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
M. Sainristil
100
th
/100
Cov
19.8
VS
R. Douglas
77
th
/100
Cov
3.2
VS
A. Robertson
3
rd
/100
Cov
3.2

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Coverage
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
JAX
WK 17
0 TDS
@HOU
WK 18
0 TDS
BAL
WK 1
0 TDS
@KC
WK 2
0 TDS
HOU
WK 3
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
12.8
@ WAS Commanders WK 4
WEEKLY RANK
WR-23
@ WAS Commanders WK 4
PROJ REC YDS
56.9
@ WAS Commanders WK 4
PROJ REC TDS
0.3
@ WAS Commanders WK 4
PROJ REC
5.1
@ WAS Commanders WK 4
PROJ TGTS
7.2
@ WAS Commanders WK 4

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
85.0
AVG
12th/84 WRs
RECEIVING GRADE
85.9
AVG
11th/84 WRs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
22
16th/84 WRs
RECEPTIONS
14
19th/84 WRs
RECEIVING YDS
186
20th/84 WRs
RECEIVING TDS
0
46th/84 WRs

Receiving

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Rank
31
st
Pass Snaps
97
16
th
Targets
22
26
th
Routes Run
95
19
th
Receptions
14
20
th
Receiving Yards
186
46
th
Receiving Touchdowns
0
1
st
Drops
0
36
th
Yards Per Reception
13.3
24
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
5
65
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
71.4
53
rd
Average Depth of Target
11

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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