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Josh Downs or Mike Washington

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

Josh Downs

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
Mike Washington

Mike Washington

RB • Las Vegas Raiders LV
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Washington

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Downs ... 52.83%

BOTH ... 3.77%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.7
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.5 54.9 0.3 11.7
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Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs at Pittsburgh — High-Volume Slot Outlook on the Road

Downs enters Week 5 healthy and locked into his primary slot role for the Colts. With receiver Alec Pierce sidelined on injured reserve, Downs should continue to see steady volume after commanding 15 targets over his previous two outings. His quick separation over the middle gives the offense a reliable safety valve regardless of rainy outdoor conditions in Pittsburgh.

Our weekly projection tabs Downs for approximately 4.6 receptions and 57 receiving yards on 7.2 targets, yielding 11.9 fantasy points. Currently started in roughly 53% of leagues, Downs provides a stable floor and profiles as a dependable WR3 or flex starter across all PPR leagues.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Washington over Downs

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Washington ... 0%

BOTH ... 3.77%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.35
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6 30 0.25 0.25 -0.25 0 5.35
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Outlook Mike Washington

Mike Washington at New England — Expanding Early-Down Work Sparks Intrigue

Operating behind Ashton Jeanty in the backfield, Washington is poised for expanded early-down work after Jeanty was added to the injury report and missed practice on Friday. Head coach Klint Kubiak has consistently praised the rookie runner, who has capitalized on his opportunities by averaging a steady 5.0 yards per carry this season.

Our weekly projection currently tabs Washington for around 6 carries and 30 rushing yards, yielding roughly 5.4 fantasy points. However, his touch ceiling rises substantially if Jeanty is limited or ruled out. Rostered in 43% of leagues but rarely started, Washington shapes up as an enticing deep-league play and priority bench stash.


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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 Mike Washington
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9182.001-10
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14725.111-10
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 Mike Washington
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
96%
-2.42 compared to last week
START
53%
-15.11 compared to last week
OWN/START Mike Washington
OWN
43%
+7.57 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+1.96 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Mike Washington
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd 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 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 202 and 11.88 YPC and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    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 Mike Washington

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 43rd with 17.90 total points (4.48 avg).
  • Currently 80.2 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 90th among RB.
  • Ranked 114th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 120 (30.00 per game) and is currently ranked 39th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +120, Rush AVG: +5 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: -1 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 450, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 20, REC YDS: 115, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Injury Mike Washington

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
21.75338.00841014.49
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 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.75 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 6th 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 Mike Washington

Week 5
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.25309.5053813.60
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 31.00 total points (7.75 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 309.50 per game and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 416 (104.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 822 (205.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.25 per game and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -24, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Josh Downs
14.54
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Mike Washington
9.12
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
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 Mike Washington
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 LV 4 24 120 5.0 1 3 1 -1 -1.0 0
ON PACE 18 108 540 5.0 5 14 5 -5 -1.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 24 120 5 1 3 1 -1 -1.0 0
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