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Josh Downs

Josh Downs fantasy outlook for week 9 vs DAL. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard6.60.4 to 14.0WR37
Half PPR8.61.2 to 17.0WR35
PPR10.62.0 to 19.8WR34

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 5PIT84%6—6.2
Week 6TEN86%816.7
Week 7MIN90%4—2.8
Week 8JAX75%5—10.3

Season range

54.7 points so far; 123.0 projected for the season (80% range 99.9 to 146.1, half PPR, 9 games left).

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Josh Downs 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs BAL4.79.7WR61
Week 2@ KC10.78.4WR23
Week 3vs HOU10.29.0WR34
Week 4@ WAS3.111.5WR78
Week 5@ PIT6.28.4WR47
Week 6vs TEN6.79.5WR41
Week 7@ MIN2.87.4WR63
Week 8@ JAX10.37.8WR28
Week 9vs DAL—8.6upcoming
Week 10vs MIA—9.0upcoming
Week 11@ HOU—7.8upcoming
Week 12vs NYG—7.7upcoming
Week 13Bye———
Week 14@ PHI—7.2upcoming
Week 15@ TEN—8.2upcoming
Week 16vs CIN—8.2upcoming
Week 17@ CLE—7.3upcoming
Week 18vs JAX—7.6upcoming

Josh Downs 2026 stats and fantasy points

54.7 half-PPR points in 8 games (6.8 a game), WR42 so far. PPR 69.7, standard 39.7.

StatTotalPer game
Targets516.4
Receptions303.8
Receiving yards33041.2
Receiving TDs10.1
Carries10.1
Rushing yards70.9

Josh Downs rest of season outlook

Margin projects 71.6 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (8.0 a game), WR46 the rest of the way. PPR 89.0, standard 54.4.

His start and his outlook agree (WR42 to date, WR46 from here): his trade price should match his projection.

Start or sit Josh Downs in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Josh Downs is WR36 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Josh Downs a 36% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Josh Downs's fantasy projection for week 9?

8.6 half-PPR points (10.6 PPR, 6.6 standard), with an 80% range of 1.2 to 17.0.

Should I start Josh Downs in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Josh Downs is WR36 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Josh Downs a 36% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Josh Downs scored in 2026?

54.7 half-PPR points in 8 games (6.8 per game), WR42 at his position; 69.7 in PPR and 39.7 in standard.

What is Josh Downs's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 71.6 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (8.0 a game), WR46 the rest of the way. PPR 89.0, standard 54.4.

Should I trade for Josh Downs?

His start and his outlook agree (WR42 to date, WR46 from here): his trade price should match his projection. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Josh Downs injured?

Josh Downs has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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