FantasyPros Accuracy Award

2025 Accuracy Award Winner

Close FantasyPros Accuracy Award
Open Nav
Players
    Articles
      Shark Bites
        Show Navigation
        Show Menu
        FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

        Josh Downs Exits Practice Early With Hamstring Injury

        By Adam Pfeifer | Updated on Thu, Aug 14 2025 9:41 PM UTC
        Josh Downs Headshot

        Colts’ WR Josh Downs left Thursday’s practice early with an apparent hamstring injury, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.

        What They're Saying

        Boyd: “Colts WR Josh Downs is walking off the field. He came off during one of the team periods complaining about pain in his hamstring. Been checked out by a trainer and his day appears to be over.”

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Not great.

        We’ll see what the severity is but anytime a WR suffers a hamstring injury, especially in the middle of August, some concern is warranted. 

        Downs is coming off a solid 2024 campaign, hauling in 72 passes for 803 yards and 5 TDs. He emerged as the go-to guy in the Indianapolis passing attack. According to NFL Pro, Downs was targeted on a whopping 39% of his routes against press coverage, the highest rate among qualified WRs. He’s a really good player, making a potential absence a real blow to the Colts’ passing attack. 

        If Downs is forced to miss any time, WR Adonai Mitchell, who has impressed in training camp, could see a larger role. But given where each pass-catcher operates on the field, the player who would benefit the most would be rookie TE Tyler Warren. He was targeted on 30% of his routes during the Colts’ preseason opener and could become a key option in the short/intermediate areas of the field. 

        Consider Downs day-to-day for now, but we’ll track his status heading into the weekend.

        Adam Pfeifer, Analyst
        Coming Soon!
        Video: Woody Marks and Injury Fallout Lead Week 5 Waiver Talk

        Video: Woody Marks and Injury Fallout Lead Week 5 Waiver Talk

        9:16pm UTC 9/30/25

        Woody Marks tops Week 5 waivers, but first we hit the fallout from injuries to Tyreek Hill and Malik Nabers. Plus top QB and defense streamers for the bye weeks.

        Read More »
        Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Did You Wait Too Long to Grab Woody Marks?

        Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Did You Wait Too Long to Grab Woody Marks?

        11:47am UTC 9/30/25

        Week 4 gave us a pair of breakthrough RB performances ... and a pair of killer WR injuries. Those factors plus a hot new QB candidate drive these Week 5 waiver wire targets.

        Read More »
        Streaming Defense Week 5: Grab Browns' Elite Pass Rush

        Streaming Defense Week 5: Grab Browns' Elite Pass Rush

        10:22pm UTC 9/29/25

        Need a streaming defense for Week 5? The Cleveland Browns may be a long way from Ohio, but their defense will be right at home in fantasy lineups.

        Read More »
        Money Back You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached.  You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
        Compare Plans » Compare Plans »