Josh Downs Expected to Play for Colts Despite Toe Injury in Week 6

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is anticipated to play in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, despite being listed as questionable due to a toe injury. According to reports from Stephen Holder of ESPN, Downs missed the first two practices of the week but returned to a full practice session on Friday, indicating he is likely to participate in Sunday’s game.

Downs has been a significant contributor to the Colts since his return from an offseason injury, catching 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown in three games. His performance has been particularly notable in games where Joe Flacco was the quarterback, as he recorded a 17-151-1 line in two games with Flacco throwing most of the passes. However, with Anthony Richardson expected to be back under center, there is some uncertainty about how well Downs’ and Richardson’s skill sets will mesh together.

Fellow wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who is also listed as questionable with a back injury, is also expected to play in Week 6. The potential return of both Downs and Pittman, along with quarterback Anthony Richardson, suggests that the Colts’ passing game could be close to full strength for the upcoming matchup against the Titans.

In fantasy football terms, Downs’ value may be slightly capped with Richardson at the helm, but he has shown enough promise to remain a viable option in fantasy leagues. His target share and performance metrics have been strong, making him a consideration for fantasy lineups despite the uncertainty surrounding his chemistry with Richardson.