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Josh Downs or Will Shipley

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
Will Shipley

Will Shipley

RB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Shipley

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Downs ... 43.94%

BOTH ... 31.82%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.7 57.2 0.3 12.2
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Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs at Pittsburgh: Target Volume Keeps Him in the Flex Mix

Josh Downs is fully healthy and operating as Indianapolis' starting slot receiver. With Alec Pierce on injured reserve and Keenan Allen nursing a groin issue, Downs maintains high-value passing looks underneath for Daniel Jones heading into a rainy road matchup against Pittsburgh.

Downs is rostered in 96% of leagues and started in 55%, reflecting solid manager trust. Our weekly projection targets roughly 11.5 fantasy points on 4.4 receptions, 54 receiving yards, and nearly seven looks. With Indianapolis riding a two-game win streak, Downs is a viable Flex play with a dependable PPR floor.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 23 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Shipley over Downs

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Shipley ... 7.58%

BOTH ... 31.82%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.3
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
9.8 34 0.2 2.2 14.3 0 8.3
No projection for today.
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Outlook Will Shipley

Will Shipley vs. Jaguars — Waiver Wire Target Poised for Expanded London Workload

Shipley has become the hottest waiver addition of the week, with his roster rate leaping to 66% after backfield injuries struck Philadelphia. Tank Bigsby is sidelined following core muscle surgery, while lead back Saquon Barkley missed practice Wednesday with a hamstring issue. This opens the door for Shipley to absorb meaningful touches alongside Dameon Pierce when the Eagles head to London to face Jacksonville.

Our weekly projections expect Shipley to log roughly 8.3 fantasy points, penciling him in for nearly 10 carries and a couple of targets. If Barkley is sidelined, Shipley enters the conversation as a viable flex option with upside in a game where Philadelphia is favored. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports closely before making their final starting decision.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 23 hrs ago
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Performance Josh Downs
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3165.390
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89311.6240
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Will Shipley
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.80000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.801110
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Josh Downs
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Will Shipley
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
96%
-2.05 compared to last week
START
54%
-8.95 compared to last week
OWN/START Will Shipley
OWN
68%
+67.71 compared to last week
START
28%
+28.05 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Will Shipley
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 57th with 20.20 total points (5.05 avg).
  • Currently 64.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 202 and 11.88 YPC and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 75th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +3, Rec Yards: +81 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 68, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Will Shipley

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 31st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 67th with 7.50 total points (1.88 avg).
  • Currently 90.6 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 46th among RB.
  • Ranked 115th in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Ranked 107th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 51 (12.75 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +25, Rush AVG: -5.3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +24 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 575, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 25, REC YDS: 150, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Injury Will Shipley

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 5
Indianapolis Colts @ Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.75338.00841014.37
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 7th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 37.00 total points (9.25 avg).
  • Currently 11 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 451 (112.75 per game).
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 901 (225.25 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.75 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +68.17, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -6, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3.92,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Will Shipley

Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.25365.75861003.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 39.00 total points (9.75 avg).
  • Currently 9 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 297 (74.25 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 1166 (291.50 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th 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: +37, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Josh Downs
14.63
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Will Shipley
9.88
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
2026 IND 4 28 17 202 11.9 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 126 77 909 11.9 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 52 326 217 2352 10.8 11 3 10 3.3 0
Career Will Shipley
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 PHI 5 30 82 2.7 0 4 4 35 8.8 0
2025 PHI 11 14 49 3.5 0 12 9 56 6.2 0
2026 PHI 4 15 51 3.4 0 6 4 24 6.0 0
ON PACE 18 68 230 3.4 0 27 18 108 6.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 6 16 69 4.3 0 5 4 30 7.0 0
Totals 22 63 259 4.1 1 23 18 121 6.7 0
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