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Wide Receiver · Indianapolis Colts · College: North Carolina · Drafted 2023, round 3, pick 79
Josh Downs is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Indianapolis Colts. From 2023–2026 he has 222 catches for 2,422 yards and 11 touchdowns on 335 targets in the regular season. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Josh Downs Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Josh Downs Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: +0.29, #40 of 72
- Catch Rate Over Expected: -2.4%, #60 of 72
- Receiving Yards: 289, #31 of 176
- Receptions: 24, #31 of 176
- Yards per Target: 6.9, #56 of 72
- Target Share: 20.6%, #31 of 72
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Daniel Jones: 24 of 42 for 289 yards, 0 TD
Josh Downs 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs BAL | L 23-41 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Week 2 | at KC | L 30-33 | 9 | 7 | 72 | 0 |
| Week 3 | vs HOU | W 19-17 | 11 | 5 | 77 | 0 |
| Week 4 | at WAS | W 30-13 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at PIT | L 22-34 | 6 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Week 6 | vs TEN | L 20-26 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 0 |
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