Josh Downs Is a Chief: What It Means for Fantasy

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The Chiefs got Patrick Mahomes a new wide receiver. Welcome to Kansas City, Josh Downs.

The longtime Colts slot receiver has been slumping lately, but he brings a much-needed jolt of twitch to this passing game. Per Fantasy Points data, Downs has created separation at the fifth-highest rate of any wide receiver this season, while Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice sit well outside the top 75.

Expecting more than WR3 upside in fantasy is probably wishful thinking with Rice and Travis Kelce working the same area of the field. But the arrow is pointing up for Downs and the Chiefs' offense far more than it was 24 hours ago.

Ian Hartitz breaks down the fantasy football landscape every week.