Week 8 Josh Downs Fantasy Start or Sit 2026

Should you start or sit Josh Downs in Week 8 fantasy football? The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver faces the Jacksonville Jaguars amid trade speculation and continued struggles within Indianapolis' offense. PFN's Max Chadwick examines Downs' recent production, his reported trade request, and how quarterback Daniel Jones' performance has affected his fantasy outlook. Downs is averaging just 8.2 fantasy points per game this season and hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 3. However, Jacksonville presents an intriguing matchup, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Can Downs take advantage of the Jaguars' secondary despite Indianapolis' offensive struggles? And how could a potential trade impact his fantasy value moving forward? Chadwick breaks down Downs' Week 8 matchup, trade situation, and fantasy projections to help managers make their lineup decisions. Are you trusting Josh Downs against Jacksonville? Let us know in the comments! Use PFN's FREE Start/Sit Optimizer → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS Trade Analyzer → NFL Playoff Predictor → NFL Mock Draft Simulator → #JoshDowns #FantasyFootball #StartSit #Week8 #Colts #PFN