Josh Downs
WR · Indianapolis Colts
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
9.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
WR31 among 157 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryThis outlook’s refresh deadline has been reached. Reload for the latest sources; stored forecasts are not live updates.
Josh Downs's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Josh Downs had a scheduled Week 6 matchup at home against Tennessee Titans. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 9.9 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Targets per game averaged 7.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
TEN
Tennessee Titans
Scheduled home matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
7.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
3.7n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
46.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 5, 4, 3 / 7.0 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 6.5 (2 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 5, 4, 3 / 3.7 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 4.5 (2 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 46.7 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 54.5 (2 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Josh Downs · WR
9.9
Josh Downs · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
0.0
Alec Pierce · PPR
Reserve list. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Josh Downs minus Alec Pierce: +9.9 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Dulin | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Charvarius Ward | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Daniel Jones | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Darius Slayton | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| DeForest Buckner | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Grover Stewart | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Travis | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylahn Tuimoloau | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | concussion evaluation | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylon Carlies | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ribs | Observation time is not available. |
| Jonathan Taylor | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Josh Downs | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Keenan Allen | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Matt Goncalves | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | concussion evaluation | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Warren | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Will Mallory | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Downs | Offense | WR:1 | 1 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
8.3
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
9.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
9.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 5 | PIT | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | WAS | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | HOU | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | KC | 14.2 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | BAL | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | HOU | 9.6 | 0 | -5 | 61 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 / 17 | JAX | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | SF | 11.8 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Not injury related - resting player
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
2 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.52× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Dopp's hesitancy over starting Josh Downs in Week 6 2026-10-16 15:28:14 UTC
Why Josh Downs' heavy volume makes him a Week 5 lineup lock for Mike Clay 2026-10-09 15:14:17 UTC
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