Josh Downs Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Downs enters Week 5 healthy and priced at a reasonable $6000. His recent output has been inconsistent, ranging from a strong 4-catch, 61-yard effort to a quieter 2-catch, 37-yard game. Against Pittsburgh's defense, volume will be the key factor—if he sees a steady target share early, he's worth a flex spot.

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): -5 rush yds · 24 rec · 310 rec yds

• Wk 5@ PITL 22-343 rec, 47 rec yds6.2 pts
• Wk 4@ WSHW 30-133 rec, 16 rec yds3.1 pts
• Wk 3vs HOUW 19-175 rec, 77 rec yds10.2 pts
• Wk 2@ KCL 30-337 rec, 72 rec yds10.7 pts
• Wk 1vs BALL 23-412 rec, 37 rec yds4.7 pts

Season by season

Josh Downs: quick answers

Who does Josh Downs play in week 5?

Josh Downs faces Pittsburgh Steelers with the Indianapolis Colts.

Is Josh Downs injured?

Josh Downs has no injury designation right now.

What is Josh Downs's DraftKings salary?

$6,000 for week 5.

What's happening with Josh Downs

• Josh Downs hauled in three of six targets in Indianapolis' Week 5 contest. The modest workload suggests he remains part of the Colts' passing attack but wasn't a primary focus in the game plan. His role going forward will be worth monitoring as the season progresses.

  Sun, Oct 11, 8:21 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Woody Marks, Josh Downs, Tre' Harris, Alvin Kamara, Michael Wilson and Mike Evans were all featured in a Week 5 fantasy football start/sit roundup. The guide weighed their matchups and usage to help managers decide who to trust in lineups this week, without reporting any new injury or role changes.

  Fri, Oct 9, 1:52 PM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• 4for4's Week 4 breakout call on Josh Downs didn't pan out, as he was outproduced by fellow Colts receivers Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin. The result raises questions about Downs' target share and offers Treadwell and Dulin momentum heading into Week 5 fantasy considerations.

  Wed, Oct 7, 9:29 AM ET·Source:4for4·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Dontayvion Wicks' fantasy outlook took an unexpected turn heading into Week 5, with analysts now debating whether to drop him after earlier expecting a strong performance. He's grouped among several players facing similar uncertainty this week, reflecting a dip in confidence in his short-term role for the Eagles.

  Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Malik Nabers delivered another strong fantasy outing in Week 4, continuing his rise as a reliable option for managers. Josh Downs, by contrast, struggled and saw his fantasy value slide after a disappointing performance, raising questions about his role moving forward in the Colts' offense.

  Mon, Oct 5, 10:31 AM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Josh Downs in our articles

• Team previewIndianapolis Colts (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:18 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:59 AM ET