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• Colts' Josh Downs: Practices in full, poised to play

  20H ago • By RotoWire

  Downs (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday and appears set to suit up Sunday versus Chicago. Downs said earlier Wednesday that he intends to make his 2024 debut versus the Bears, and his ability to handle a full allotment of practice reps to begin Week 3 prep seemingly confirms as much. The 2023 third-round pick had been sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain since early August, but he was close to returning Week 2. Now healthy, Downs will mix in with Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in a Colts wide receiver corps led by Michael Pittman.

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• Colts' Josh Downs: Week 3 Waiver Priority List

  21H ago • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Downs is close to returning to action for the Colts after hurting his ankle in the preseason, and he could be a significant weapon for Anthony Richardson when healthy. Downs was considered 50-50 to play in Week 2 at Green Bay, so hopefully, he'll make his 2024 debut in Week 3 against the Bears. He's not someone you'll want to start any time soon, but he is someone to stash if you have an open roster spot. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. You can also add Alec Pierce (34 percent rostered) in deeper leagues, and he has eight catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets in two games. Pierce is worth up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.

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• Colts' Josh Downs: Plans to play vs. Chicago

  23H ago • By RotoWire

  Downs (ankle) said Wednesday he intends to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bears, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Downs appears to be nearly recovered from the left high-ankle sprain he sustained Aug. 7. He was reportedly had a 50-50 chance of being able to play Week 2 against the Packers, but was ultimately made inactive. The 2023 third-round pick resumed practicing in full prior to being ruled out versus Green Bay, so he could be ready to immediately handle his usual assortment of reps alongside Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell, while working behind top wide receiver Michael Pittman.

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• Colts' Josh Downs: Inactive against Green Bay

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Downs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Downs is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7. Downs had a good week of practice as he went from limited early in the week to full practice on Friday. However, the Colts are likely being cautious with his return. He may be able to make his 2024 debut next week against Chicago. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman with Downs out.

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• Colts' Josh Downs: Viewed as 50-50 to play

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Downs (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is considered "50-50" to play Week 2, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Though his ability to close the week as a full practice participant Friday is normally an indication of a player being ready to play on game day, Downs' status still looks to be up in the air since he had been a limited or non-participant in practice in the five weeks before that while managing a left high-ankle sprain. According to Rapoport, the Colts want to make sure that Downs has zero issues with the ankle before clearing him to play, so the wideout could be put through a pregame workout before the team makes a call on his availability. Official word on Downs' status will be provided when Indianapolis releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Downs doesn't suit up or is subject to a limited snap count, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell could continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman.

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