WR · Indianapolis Colts · week 9, 2026
Josh Downs week 9 fantasy projection
Josh Downs (wide receiver, Indianapolis Colts) is projected for 8.6 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Dallas Cowboys, with an 80% range of 1.2 to 17.0. That ranks WR36 at his position.
- Projection
- 8.6 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.2–17.0 P10 to P90
- Rank
- WR36 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6.6 | 4.6 | 0.4 to 14.0 |
| Half PPR | 8.6 | 6.8 | 1.2 to 17.0 |
| PPR | 10.6 | 8.9 | 2.0 to 19.8 |
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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs DAL
Game: vs Dallas Cowboys, 2026-11-08.
Line: DAL −4.5, O/U 51.5.
IND implied total: 23.5 points.
DAL allow the 2nd-most WR points (+3.8 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Josh Downs has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 6.3 |
| Receptions | 4 |
| Receiving yards | 52.2 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.2 |
| Carries | 0.1 |
| Rushing yards | 0.4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: IND vs DAL, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 18.9 | QB7 |
| Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | 18.5 | RB5 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 17.9 | RB6 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 16.8 | WR4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | IND | 14.9 | QB24 |
| George Pickens | WR | DAL | 10.8 | WR23 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | DAL | 10.4 | K1 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | IND | 10.0 | K2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | IND | 10.0 | TE7 |
| Josh Downs | WR | IND | 8.6 | WR36 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | IND | 8.2 | WR39 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL | 7.2 | TE20 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | DAL | 6.5 | WR45 |
| Dallas Cowboys defense | DEF | DAL | 6.2 | DEF12 |
| Seth McGowan | RB | IND | 4.7 | RB53 |
| Tyler Goodson | RB | DAL | 4.4 | RB55 |
| Indianapolis Colts defense | DEF | IND | 4.1 | DEF26 |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | IND | 3.3 | WR76 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | DAL | 2.1 | WR98 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE63 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE65 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | IND | 0.8 | WR123 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | IND | 0.8 | TE72 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | DAL | 0.7 | WR128 |
| Deion Burks | WR | IND | 0.6 | WR129 |
| Pharaoh Brown | TE | IND | 0.6 | TE80 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | IND | 0.5 | TE84 |
Josh Downs week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs BAL 4.7 pts
- Week 2 @ KC 10.7 pts
- Week 3 vs HOU 10.2 pts
- Week 4 @ WAS 3.1 pts
- Week 5 @ PIT 6.2 pts
- Week 6 vs TEN 6.7 pts
- Week 7 @ MIN 2.8 pts
- Week 8 @ JAX 10.3 pts
- Week 9 vs DAL proj. 8.6
- Week 10 vs MIA proj. 9.0
More from week 9
Questions
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 is Josh Downs projected for in week 9?
8.6 half-PPR, 10.6 PPR and 6.6 standard points vs Dallas Cowboys, with an 80% range of 1.2 to 17.0.
Is Josh Downs playing in week 9?
Josh Downs has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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