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Daniel Jones or Josh Downs

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones

QB • Indianapolis Colts IND
Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Jones over Downs

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones vs HOU — Divisional Battle with Modest Streaming Appeal

Jones has led Indianapolis to an 0-2 start while managing modest production, totaling 376 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions across the opening two games. The offense took a hit with receiver Alec Pierce landing on injured reserve, but the Colts recently reunited Jones with familiar weapon Darius Slayton alongside Keenan Allen and tight end Tyler Warren to keep the passing attack functional.

Rostered in just 29% of leagues and started in 4%, Jones is primarily viewed as a depth stash. However, our weekly projection forecasts 255 passing yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns against Houston in a competitive home matchup, keeping him in play as a viable streaming option in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Jones

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs vs. Texans — Volume Surging in an Expanded Role

Josh Downs is gaining significant momentum after commanding nine targets for seven catches and 72 yards in Week 2. With perimeter receiver Alec Pierce recently placed on injured reserve, Indianapolis' target distribution narrows, solidifying Downs' role alongside veteran Keenan Allen as a primary target for Daniel Jones.

Our models project Downs for roughly 5.8 receptions and 68 receiving yards on over eight targets, totaling 14.1 fantasy points. His fantasy start rate has surged to 43%, and given his separation skills in a competitive divisional matchup with Houston, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into lineups as a high-floor Flex option.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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Performance Daniel Jones
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
21071.011100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
37666.122140
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Josh Downs
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
77210.3200
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
910912.1250
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Daniel Jones
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Josh Downs
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Daniel Jones
OWN
29%
-6.13 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+1.63 compared to last week
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
95%
+11.12 compared to last week
START
45%
+34.58 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Daniel Jones
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
24th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Daniel Jones

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB'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 28th with 20.44 total points (10.22 avg).
  • Currently 56.04 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 376 (188.00 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass completions with 41 (20.50 per game) and is currently ranked 13th.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 6th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -212, TDs: EVEN, INTs: +2
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3600, PASS TDS: 22, RUSH YDS: 165, RUSH TDS: 2
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 41st with 10.90 total points (5.45 avg).
  • Currently 40.8 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 109 and 12.11 YPC and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +46 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Daniel Jones

No Injury Reported

Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Daniel Jones

Week 3
Indianapolis Colts VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00356.0000704.26
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 4.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Bengals DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 171 (85.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 541 (270.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 7 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +215.8, Turnovers: -9 Sacks: -11, INTs: -8, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +11.8,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 3
Indianapolis Colts VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00356.0000704.26
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 4.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Bengals DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 171 (85.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 541 (270.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 7 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +215.8, Turnovers: -9 Sacks: -11, INTs: -8, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +11.8,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Daniel Jones
14.06
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Josh Downs
15.28
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Daniel Jones
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2019 NYG 13 3027 62% 24 12 87.7 279 2 22
2020 NYG 14 2943 63% 11 10 80.4 423 1 6
2021 NYG 11 2428 64% 10 7 84.8 298 2 3
2022 NYG 16 3205 67% 15 5 92.5 708 7 3
2023 NYG 6 909 68% 2 6 70.5 206 1 1
2024 NYG 10 2070 63% 8 7 79.4 265 2 2
2025 IND 14 3282 68% 21 8 100.1 180 5 3
2026 IND 2 376 66% 2 2 79.8 14 0 0
ON PACE 18 3384 66% 18 18 79.8 126 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 2087 66% 10 7 87.2 217 3 2
Totals 88 18676 65% 95 58 86.6 2475 20 40
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
2026 IND 2 13 9 109 12.1 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 117 81 981 12.1 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 50 311 209 2259 10.8 11 3 10 3.3 0
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