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Josh Downs
WR

Josh Downs

IND#225.1 yrs5'9"171 lbsNorth Carolina3 yr expDraft: 2023 Rd 3 Pick 16DOB: Aug 12, 2001

Overall

#118

WR

#46

SUPERFLEX VALUE

1,821

-184

1QB VALUE

1,820

Rank #111

Tier 28Redraft 442Trade Freq 1.1%SF Premium +1

DYNASTY OUTLOOK

Josh Downs enters his third season as the presumed slot option in Indianapolis, but faces increased target competition with Michael Pittman Jr. re-signed and Adonai Mitchell added in the draft. Downs' 2023 rookie campaign (68/771/2) showed reliable separation and route-running, but limited red zone involvement and a low aDOT cap his ceiling in PPR formats. The Colts’ offense under Anthony Richardson is likely to remain run-heavy, hindering volume upside. Downs' dynasty value has trended down and he now sits outside the top-45 WRs, with similar value to Alec Pierce and deep-roster prospects. Downs profiles as a steady floor WR4/5 for deep rosters, but lacks tangible breakout potential without injury or major role shift. Sell for a future 2nd if the opportunity arises; otherwise, hold as a depth piece in full PPR.

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VALUE PROJECTIONS

1 Year3 Year5 Year
1 Year1,650Target share erosion and low TD upside likely cause further value slide as Mitchell acclimates.
3 Year1,400Limited upside in a crowded WR corps keeps him as a depth asset rather than a fantasy starter.
5 Year900At age 30, Downs projects as a journeyman WR with minimal fantasy relevance beyond deep leagues.

VALUE BY SCORING FORMAT

FormatSuperflex1QB
PPR1,8211,820
Half PPR1,808—
Standard1,789—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Josh Downs's dynasty trade value?

Josh Downs has a Superflex dynasty value of 1,821 (overall #118, WR #46), based on FantasyCalc consensus data from 150,000+ real dynasty leagues, updated daily.

Is Josh Downs a good dynasty asset right now?

Josh Downs is a Tier 28 dynasty WR at age 25.1 on IND. Whether to buy, hold, or sell depends on your contention window — the value trends and real trades on this page show how the market is treating him.

What should I expect in return when trading Josh Downs?

Players with similar dynasty value include De'Zhaun Stribling, Chris Bell, Omar Cooper. Use the free trade calculator to test exact packages against live market values.

How is Josh Downs's dynasty value calculated?

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