Josh Down’s Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football (2024)

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1 day agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is coming off his third straight game with exactly three catches, though those nine catches came on 19 targets. Co-star Michael Pittman Jr. seemed like Anthony Richardson’s preferred option based on his 13 receptions over the last three games, but upon closer inspection, Pittman Jr. the same number of goals as Downs over that stretch (19). While Downs’ aDOT of 7.12 yards contrasts with Pittman Jr.’s 11.26, they are basically the Colts’ 1A and 1B receivers for fantasy purposes this week. That is, if Anthony Richardson is under center for the Colts, but after missing practice all week with back and foot injuries, the second-year QB risks missing Week 17’s matchup with the Giants. If that happens, Joe Flacco will slide in as QB, and the 39-year-old showed more rapport with Downs than Pittman Jr., with Downs logging a 36-338-1 line (five games) compared to Pittman Jr. 13-139-1 line (four games) with the veteran at the helm. Neither is a great play this week as both look like high-end Flex options with Richardson calling the plays, but Downs has WR3 upside if Flacco gets going.—Jarod Rupp – RotoBaller
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