OCTOBER 13, 2024 • COLTS.COM
JOSH DOWNS #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
803 YDS •
72 REC •
5 TD
803 YDS
72 REC
5 TD
HIGHLIGHT: Josh Downs catches for a 22-yard Touchdown vs. Tennessee Titans Josh Downs catches for a 22-yard Touchdown vs. Tennessee Titans.
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mic'd Up: Josh Downs, Week 5 at Jaguars Go behind the scenes with wide receiver Josh Downs who was mic'd up during the Colts' Week 5 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBa...
OCTOBER 9, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Josh Downs absorbs hit-stick tackle from Antonio Johnson on 20-yard catch Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs absorbs hit-stick tackle from Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Antonio Johnson on 20-yard cat...
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joe Flacco flicks it to Josh Downs for a 13-yard gain on the first play of the game Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco flicks it to wide receiver Josh Downs for a 13-yard gain on the first play of the game against the...
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • COLTS.COM
Big day against Steelers Downs recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Downs was on the field for 51 percent of offensive snaps in Week 3 -- his season debut-- but he appeared fully up to speed against Pittsburgh seven days later. He matched Michael Pittman in targets and led the team in receptions while working primarily in short areas of the field and as an effective chain mover. However, he also showed plenty of playmaking ability, highlighted by a four-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and a 25-yard catch and run to help set up an additional score later in the third quarter. Downs' skills likely mesh better with Joe Flacco as opposed to Anthony Richardson (hip), though he's gained a foothold in the Colts' offense and should have the chance to be productive regardless of who is under center.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
'I'm back again:' Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. play like their old selves in Colts' win over Steelers Both wide receivers have had to work through injuries at the beginning of the season, but finally feel like they’re playing like they know t...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joe Flacco deals to Josh Downs for a 25-yard catch-and-run play Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco deals to wide receiver Josh Downs for a 25-yard catch-and-run play against the Pittsburgh Steelers...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Josh Downs goes parallel to ground like Superman at end of 13-yard catch Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs goes parallel to ground like Superman at end of a 13-yard catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joe Flacco's first TD pass as a Colt pinpoints Josh Downs Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's first touchdown pass as a Colt pinpoints wide receiver Josh Downs against the Pittsburgh Steeler...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joe Flacco flicks it to a diving Josh Downs for a third down conversion Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco flicks it to a diving wide receiver Josh Downs for a third down conversion against the Pittsburgh...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM
Three catches in season debut Downs caught three of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Bears.
Impact Making his 2024 debut after recovering from an ankle injury, Downs tied Michael Pittman for the team led in targets but didn't net much yardage, as Anthony Richardson continues to struggle with his accuracy on shorter routes. Downs' volume was at least encouraging, but he faces a tough test in Week 4 against the Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play vs. Bears Downs (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Downs participated without limitations in all three of Indianapolis' practices this week, setting the stage for the wide receiver to make his season debut. Michael Pittman (back/calf) is questionable, but Downs' return could lead to decreased playing time for rookie Adonai Mitchell, as Alec Pierce has probably cemented his spot in three-receiver sets with 181 receiving yards and two touchdowns through two games. Downs finished second to Pittman (1,152) with 771 receiving yards last season.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Practices in full, poised to play Downs (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday and appears set to suit up Sunday versus Chicago.
Impact Downs said Wednesday morning he intends to make his 2024 debut versus the Bears, and his ability to handle a full assortment of practice reps acts as convincing confirmation of that plan. The 2023 third-round pick had been sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain since early August, but he was close to returning Week 2. Now, Downs will work in with Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in a Colts wide receiver corps led by Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plans to play vs. Chicago Downs (ankle) said Wednesday he intends to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bears, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Downs appears to be nearly recovered from the right high-ankle sprain he sustained Aug. 7. He was reportedly viewed as a 50-50 decision to play Week 2 against the Packers, but was ultimately made inactive. The 2023 third-round pick resumed practicing in full prior to being ruled out versus Green Bay, so he could be ready to immediately handle his usual assortment of reps alongside Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell, while working behind top wide receiver Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive against Green Bay Downs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Downs is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7. Downs had a good week of practice as he went from limited early in the week to full practice on Friday. However, the Colts are likely being cautious with his return. He may be able to make his 2024 debut next week against Chicago. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman with Downs out.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
