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Another Wednesday DNP Downs (toe) isn't practicing Wednesday,

Impact Downs and Michael Pittman (back) have missed some practice time due to their respective injuries in recent weeks, and both of them watched practice from the sidelines Wednesday. In Week 7, Downs logged limited practices Thursday and Friday after a DNP on Wednesday, then proceeded to suit up for the Colts' 16-10 win over the Dolphins. While Downs' participation will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's trip to Houston, Anthony Richardson's inaccuracy under center seems to be a bigger threat than this toe injury to Downs' fantasy value.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Just one reception in win Downs had just one reception for three yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Anthony Richardson struggled in the passing game by going 10-of-24 for just 129 yards leaving little production for Downs and the Indy wideouts. Downs had 16 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown the prior two weeks with Joe Flacco at quarterback, but has had little production with Richardson under center. Downs had just three receptions for 22 yards Week 3 against Chicago in Richardson's other full start with Downs also healthy. Downs looks like a risky fantasy option with Richardson as the starter as a result.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Downs (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Downs was one of three Colts wideouts listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but he, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) will all be available to give quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) his full assortment of weapons in the passing game as he returns from a two-game absence. While Richardson missed Weeks 5 and 6 and most of the Week 3 game with the injury, Downs produced a 24-217-2 receiving line on 30 targets while Joe Flacco presided over the offense. In his lone full game with Richardson this season back in Week 3 against the Bears, Downs was much less productive (three catches for 22 yards on five targets).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Sunday Downs (toe) is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Additionally, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are both expected to play after all three Colts wideouts were listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. Anthony Richardson is back under center this week for Indianapolis, capping the floors and ceilings of the wide receiver trio. Downs produced a 3-22-0 line on five targets in his lone game with Richardson under center back in Week 3.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Colts WR Josh Downs says he'll play vs. Dolphins On an appearance on the Up and Adams Show, Colts’ wide receiver Josh Downs, who is listed as questionable, said he would play on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for banged-up Colts Downs (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Downs was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday after failing to practice in any capacity Wednesday. Fellow Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are listed as questionable as well, but Pierce logged a full practice Friday and coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he expects Pittman to play while providing no such assurances regarding Downs. Even if Downs suits up Sunday, he'll have a low floor with the Colts switching back to Anthony Richardson under center against a Dolphins defense that has allowed only three passing touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Downs (toe) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Downs managed just one practice last week, logging a full session Friday before catching seven of nine targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 20-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. Limited participation Thursday puts him on track for multiple practices this week, but his fantasy value takes a hit even if things are moving in a positive direction with the toe injury, as Anthony Richardson's expected return to the starting QB role portends fewer passer attempts and a lower completion rate (relative to what Downs experienced catching passes from Joe Flacco the past three games). Downs has a team-high 28 percent target share since making his season debut Week 3, with Michael Pittman getting 21 percent and every other Colt at 12 percent or lower over the past four games.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Downs (toe) is participating in practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs and fellow starting wideout Michael Pittman (back) both missed Wednesday's practice and are back on the field Thursday. During Indianapolis' win over the Titans in Week 6, Downs secured seven of his team-high nine targets for 66 yards and a score, while playing a season-high 80 percent of offensive snaps. He entered the game against Tennessee carrying a 'questionable' designation, and it sounds like Downs will again attempt to play through injury Sunday against Miami. Notably, the Colts anticipate getting quarterback Anthony Richardson back in the starting lineup versus the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of practice Downs (toe) isn't practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs played through the injury Sunday against the Titans, catching seven of his team-high nine targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 20-17 victory. He missed the first two practice last week but then returned as a full participant Friday and ended up handling his normal workload (80 percent snap share, 79 percent route share) after being listed as questionable on the final injury report. With no reports of a setback, Downs seemingly has a good chance to play against this Sunday against the Dolphins, although his volume projection takes a hit with Anthony Richardson expected to step back in ahead of Joe Flacco at quarterback.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • COLTS.COM

Colts WR Josh Downs continues to be 'force to be reckoned with' in win over Titans The wide receiver led both teams with seven catches for 66 yards.

OCTOBER 13 • COLTS.COM

Paces pass catchers in win Downs brought in seven of nine targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. He also returned four punts for 67 yards.

Impact Downs' reception, yardage and target totals all set the pace for the Colts on the afternoon, and the second-year wideout also opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown grab to cap off the opening possession of the contest. Downs has at least seven catches and Sunday's yardage total in three consecutive games, and he should finally have a chance to play a full game with Anthony Richardson (oblique) in 2024 during a Week 7 home battle against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Locker Talk: Josh Downs and Zaire Franklin, Colts at Titans postgame Josh Downs and Zaire Franklin speak with the media following the Colts' win in Nashville over the Tennessee Titans in Week 6.

OCTOBER 13 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Josh Downs catches for a 22-yard Touchdown vs. Tennessee Titans Josh Downs catches for a 22-yard Touchdown vs. Tennessee Titans.

OCTOBER 13 • COLTS.COM

Good to go Sunday Downs (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Indianapolis will have both of its top two wideouts available for Week 6, as Downs and Michael Pittman (back) are slated to play despite carrying questionable tags into the weekend. Downs missed a pair of practices to begin Week 6 prep, but since he finished with a full practice Friday, he shouldn't be subject to any restrictions with his snaps Sunday. For the second week in a row, Downs will be working with Joe Flacco at quarterback, as Anthony Richardson will get another game off while he continues to manage an oblique injury. While Flacco was under center for last week's loss to Jacksonville, Downs reeled in nine of his season-high 12 targets for 69 yards.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Week 6 Downs (toe) is likely to play in Sunday's contest against the Titans, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Downs missed the first two practices of the week due to a toe injury, but he was able to return to a full practice session Friday. Though he was given a designation of questionable heading into the weekend, it appears the wideout will be able to participate in Sunday's clash with Tennessee. Fellow wide receiver Michael Pittman's (back) chances of suiting up "seem good" as well, and quarterback Anthony Richardson is also looking likely to play, per Holder, in which case the Colts' passing game will be very close to full strength. It's worth noting, however, that Downs tallied only three catches for 22 yards with Richardson at the helm Week 3 versus Chicago, while he recorded a 17-151-1 line in two games with Joe Flacco throwing most of the passes across Weeks 4 and 5. Flacco will likely return to a backup role if Richardson is indeed able to return to action Sunday.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Downs (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tennessee.

Impact After suffering a toe injury this past Sunday in Jacksonville, Downs wasn't able to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he returned Friday as a full participant, setting himself up to be available this weekend. Downs, fellow WR Michael Pittman (back) and QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) are questionable for Sunday's contest, and the statuses of the trio will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Downs (toe) participated in Friday's practice, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Holder, Downs appeared to be moving around well, which offers hope that the wideout could play Sunday against the Titans. Friday's upcoming injury report will clarify the game status' of both Downs and Michael Pittman (back), who was also present for Friday's session.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Downs (toe) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Downs didn't practice Wednesday either, so what he's able to do Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Titans. With Michael Pittman (back) reportedly a candidate to miss multiple games, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell are currently the Colts' top healthy wideout options ahead of Week 6 action.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted Thursday Downs (toe) is not present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs and Michael Pittman (back) are both absent from a second consecutive practice, casting doubt on the availability of both wideouts for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Titans. Friday's practice will represent the final chance for both Downs and Pittman to upgrade their activity levels ahead of Week 6 action. Downs is dealing with a toe injury sustained during Indianapolis' loss to Jacksonville in Week 5, a game in which he secured nine of 12 targets for 69 yards.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Wednesday, as is Pittman Downs (toe) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact Downs picked up the toe injury in the Colts' Week 5 loss to Jacksonville, and it kept him off the practice field Wednesday. Michael Pittman (back) also didn't practice Wednesday. Both starting wide receivers will have two more opportunities to practice before the Colts publish their Week 6 injury report ahead of Sunday's road game in Tennessee.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9 • COLTS.COM

Dealing with toe injury Downs injured his toe during Sunday's 37-34 loss to Jacksonville, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Downs either suffered the injury at the end of the game or was able to play through it, as he finished with nine catches for 69 yards on 12 targets and remained active into the fourth quarter. He's now absent at the start of Wednesday's practice as the Colts begin preparations for a matchup with the Titans this Sunday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high catch total in loss Downs secured nine of 12 targets for 69 yards in the Colts' 37-34 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 11 yards.

Impact Downs' reception and target totals both set the pace for the Colts, but the second-year receiver was limited to a short-area role in the high-scoring loss. Nevertheless, Downs continued to demonstrate excellent chemistry with fill-in starter Joe Flacco after also posting an 8-82-1 line while working with the veteran signal-caller the majority of the game in Week 4. Downs is clearly set to see an integral role throughout the campaign, and his fantasy stock is surging heading into a Week 6 divisional road matchup against the Titans.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE