Josh Downs Fantasy Week 1 Start or Sit: Looking for Reasons to Buy
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With Michael Pittman in Pittsburgh and Keenan Allen signed months later, the target math in Indianapolis is still moving. Downs lands 32nd among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 1 rankings. He averaged nine targets per game when given a full route share, so I’d say I’m cautiously optimistic and I’m looking for reasons to buy.
Should You Start or Sit Josh Downs in Week 1?
When Michael Pittman was acquired by the Steelers in March, I was, like everyone else, excited for what that could mean for the 25-year-old Downs.
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Some of that excitement was tempered months later with the signing of Keenan Allen, but if we were truly in on the talent, should a 34-year-old veteran really be an issue?
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I’d say I’m cautiously optimistic. The health of Daniel Jones is obviously great to see and while we don’t need this to be the league’s best offense like they were for stretches last year, they need to be moving the ball consistently in order for a volume-based player like this to succeed.
The Ravens were a top-10 defense in defending short passes in terms of yards per completion and touchdown rate. Downs is ranked outside of my top-40 at the position this week, but considering that he averaged nine targets per game when given a full route share (35 or more), I’m looking for reasons to buy.
Where Does Josh Downs Rank Amongst Other WRs in Week 1?
- 27) Rome Odunze
- 28) Carnell Tate
- 29) Marvin Harrison Jr.
- 30) DJ Moore
- 31) Davante Adams
- 32) Josh Downs
- 33) Brian Thomas Jr.
- 34) DK Metcalf
- 35) Michael Pittman Jr.
- 36) Quentin Johnston
- 37) Mike Evans
See PFN’s Week 1 Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings for the full board.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.