The Indianapolis Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Josh Downs.
Is Josh Downs Playing in Week 10?
Downs is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Downs in Week 10?
Josh Downs has quietly scored in three straight games, though last week came in serious comeback mode as the Colts tried to save a game that they gave away to the Steelers.
The concern isn’t with Downs as a player; it’s more about his value in this offense. In a game where Daniel Jones cut loose 50 passes and amassed 342 yards through the air, his slot receiver finished with just 57 in a game where Tyler Warren (26 yards) was quiet.
This is very much a “do your job” offense. Alec Pierce stretches the field, Michael Pittman handles the intermediate looks, and Tyler Warren is a queen on the chessboard type that has his hands in everything.
Downs can be to Indianapolis what Keenan Allen is to Los Angeles. We saw the peaks of that role early in the season, but there is a lower floor attached to it, and that has me labeling him as more of a WR4 with some upside as opposed to a WR3 that is at risk of leaving you out to dry.
The Falcons own the fifth-highest opponent aDOT this season, and that generally doesn’t feed into the Downs role. I’ve got him ranked behind the rising role of Parker Washington and a player in Rashid Shaheed, who is trending in a strong direction when it comes to volume.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Downs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
Downs is projected to score 16.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Downs to have 7 receptions for 77 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Downs could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 10 Weather Impact: Falcons at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 10 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
