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Josh Downs or Laquon Treadwell

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
Laquon Treadwell

Laquon Treadwell

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Treadwell

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Downs ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.19
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.19 37.28 0.05 8.19
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Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs at Minnesota — Target Opportunity Expands in Trailing Script

Downs enters Week 7 as Indianapolis' primary slot receiver in an offense missing key pass catchers, with tight end Tyler Warren ruled out due to a groin injury. Downs has seen consistent involvement underneath, drawing 14 targets over his last two games while maintaining a clear role alongside Keenan Allen.

As 6.5-point road underdogs against the unbeaten Vikings, Indianapolis will likely lean into a pass-heavy approach. Our models project Downs for roughly 3 catches and 37 yards (8.2 fantasy points). With his start rate dipping to 26%, he offers stable PPR flex floor appeal if Daniel Jones airs it out.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Treadwell over Downs

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Treadwell ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 4.7
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.8 23.65 0 4.7
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Josh Downs
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44010.0230
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
78712.4420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Laquon Treadwell
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
22110.5140
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
45513.8220
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Laquon Treadwell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
82%
-10.88 compared to last week
START
27%
-19.91 compared to last week
OWN/START Laquon Treadwell
OWN
 
0%
-0.59 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-0.45 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Laquon Treadwell
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 38th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 50th with 29.60 total points (4.93 avg).
  • Currently 86.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 289 and 12.04 YPC and is currently ranked 31st among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush yards with 7 (1.17 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 50th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -2, Rec Yards: +72 Rec TDs: -1,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 725, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Laquon Treadwell

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 83rd with 17.80 total points (2.97 avg).
  • Currently 98.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 69th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 99th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +178 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Injury Laquon Treadwell

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 7
Indianapolis Colts @ Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.80282.001061716.11
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 59.00 total points (11.80 avg).
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 282.00 per game and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 10 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 433 (86.60 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 977 (195.40 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 17 (3.40 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 6 (1.20 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 12.80 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 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: +62.57, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: +4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -8.77,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Matchups Laquon Treadwell

Week 7
Indianapolis Colts @ Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.80282.001061716.11
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 59.00 total points (11.80 avg).
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 282.00 per game and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 10 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 433 (86.60 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 977 (195.40 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 17 (3.40 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 6 (1.20 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 12.80 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 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: +62.57, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: +4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -8.77,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Josh Downs
13.80
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Laquon Treadwell
0.00
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 6 42 24 289 12.0 0 1 7 7 0
ON PACE 17 119 68 819 12.0 0 3 20 7 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 54 340 224 2439 10.9 11 4 17 4.3 0
Career Laquon Treadwell
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2016 MIN 2 3 1 15 15.0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN 13 35 20 200 10.0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 MIN 15 53 35 302 8.6 1 0 0 0 0
2019 MIN 9 16 9 184 20.4 1 0 0 0 0
2020 ATL 4 7 6 49 8.2 2 0 0 0 0
2021 JAC 12 51 33 434 13.2 1 0 0 0 0
2022 SEA 3 10 6 42 7.0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 BAL 1 3 1 16 16.0 0 0 0 0 0
2026 IND 6 24 13 178 13.7 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 68 37 504 13.7 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 1 0 5 16 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 65 202 124 1420 11.5 5 0 0 0 0
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