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Josh Downs or KC Concepcion

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Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WRIndianapolis Colts IND
KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion

WRCleveland Browns CLE
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Concepcion

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Josh Downs

Sinking ADP Offers Tremendous Late-Round PPR Upside

Josh Downs enters his contract year as the Colts' primary slot weapon while head coach Shane Steichen plans to utilize him both inside and outside. Although Indianapolis added veteran wideout Keenan Allen alongside Alec Pierce, Downs should still command steady underneath looks in full-PPR formats.

Draft sentiment has cooled sharply over the last month. After peaking near pick 94 in mid-August, his draft cost plunged to an ADP around 151 following minor groin and calf scares during camp. That draft-day drop transforms Downs from a mid-round gamble into an exceptional value for managers seeking reliable floor depth.

Our projections anticipate Downs bouncing back with 72 receptions for 750 yards and 4 touchdowns on 111 targets (172.0 fantasy points). While crowded target competition caps explosive ceiling outcomes, his dependable slot role provides reliable WR3 and Flex viability well above his discounted market price.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Concepcion over Downs

 
 
 
 
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Outlook KC Concepcion

Dynamic Rookie Slot Weapon Primed for Immediate Target Volume

First-round pick KC Concepcion enters his rookie campaign as Cleveland's primary slot receiver alongside Jerry Jeudy and Denzel Boston. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken has lauded his route-running maturity, indicating plans to design touches in space and make the rookie an offensive focal point from day one.

Camp reports highlighted his playmaking after he earned joint-practice honors in August. Our projections anticipate immediate involvement, forecasting 65 receptions on 90 targets for 730 receiving yards and three touchdowns (145.0 fantasy points). While start percentages sit low at 4%, an 82% roster rate shows managers eagerly stashing his upside.

Concepcion's draft stock has steadily cooled, drifting from an ADP near 120 in late July down to 166. With our models expecting solid WR3/FLEX potential in full PPR formats, this market dip turns the dynamic rookie into an appealing late-round draft-day value rather than an overvalued reach.


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Redzone Touches Josh Downs
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
87%
+1.92 compared to last week
START
12%
-3.36 compared to last week
OWN/START KC Concepcion
OWN
82%
+5.72 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+2.93 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
41st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus KC Concepcion
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 41st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 52nd with 79.40 total points (4.41 avg).
  • Currently 229.9 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Calf (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -5, Rec Yards: -181 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown KC Concepcion

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Next Up Health Check
Injury Josh Downs

CALF - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Injury KC Concepcion

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 1
Indianapolis Colts VS Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.41383.2920113023.94
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 93.00 total points (5.47 avg).
  • Currently 134 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.5.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in rush defense with 1891 (111.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 4625 (272.06 per game).
  • Top 18 in points against with 23.41 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +70.61, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -26, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.15,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Matchups KC Concepcion

Week 1
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.17319.8932223343.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 147.00 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 338.71 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 31 (1.82 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1510 (88.82 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 4248 (249.88 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 22 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.76 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -60.29, Turnovers: +22 Sacks: -3, INTs: +14, TDs: +3, Points Allowed: -3.89,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Josh Downs
15.77
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating KC Concepcion
15.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Josh Downs
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 IND 16 98 68 771 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 14 107 72 803 11.2 5 1 12 12 0
2025 IND 16 93 60 576 9.6 4 2 -2 -1 0
ON PACE 72 419 270 2592 9.6 18 9 -9 -1 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 48 298 200 2150 10.8 11 3 10 3.3 0
Career KC Concepcion
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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