Friday PM update: Downs did not practice on Friday, making it three straight DNP’s for the week, but he is listed as questionable. He will be a game-time decision most-likely. The lack of practices doesn’t bode well for his chances, but we’ll see.
Friday update: Downs is questionable for Sunday’s game. He will likely be listed as such when the injury report comes out, but head coach Shane Steichen said that the decision about Downs’ availability will be made over the next two days.
Colts coach Shane Steichen said that whether or not to play LB Zaire Franklin (knee), WR Alec Pierce (ankle) and WR Josh Downs (knee) will all be decisions they make in the next two days.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) November 10, 2023
Two players ruled out are CB JuJu Brents (quad) and TE Drew Ogletree (foot).
Friday update: Downs didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was spotted back at practice on Friday. We will see what his status for the weekend ends up being when the official injury report is released later in the day.
#Colts warming up for their walkthrough with Yung Joc’s “It’s Goin’ Down” playing in the back.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 10, 2023
Got a look at WR Josh Downs (knee), LB Zaire Franklin (knee) and WR Alec Pierce (ankle). pic.twitter.com/Eevf2h8KZP
The Indianapolis Colts will face the New England Patriots in Week 10 of the NFL season. The Colts are coming off a win against the Carolina Panthers, but they didn’t come out unscathed. Wide receiver Josh Downs was questionable for the game with a knee injury and seemingly re-aggravated the injury. While Wednesday’s practice was only a walkthrough, it was estimated that the knee injury would’ve kept Downs from practicing.
With today’s walk-through, Wednesday’s practice report is only an estimation of a player’s participation if there was a practice. pic.twitter.com/kRVc3OCS81
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 8, 2023
Fantasy football implications for Week 10
Downs is having a solid rookie season. He has played in nine games and has 483 yards and two touchdowns on 41 receptions. Downs plays alongside Michael Pittman Jr. and is a reliable option for backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. The Colts, despite losing Anthony Richardson for the season and not having Jonathan Taylor for the first four weeks of the season, have a 4-5 record heading into this week. Downs is a great PPR option in 12-team leagues or larger if he is active.
If Downs misses the game, Pittman Jr. is the only Indy wide receiver I would trust. Alec Pierce could be an interesting DFS play, but he would be too risky to start in a fantasy football lineup.