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Josh Downs or Mike EvansWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Mike Evans is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40 WR
Mike Evans
PPG
8.7
Games
8
Rec
30
Rec Yds
368
Rec TDs
3
Targets
62
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Downs vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJosh DownsMike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)6.78.7
Games Played168
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10770
Receptions5830
Rec/Game3.63.8
Receiving Yards566368
Rec Yds/Game35.446.0
Receiving TDs43
Targets8862
Target Share/Game5.57.8
Age2433
Experience3 yrs11 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Downs or Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Downs and Mike Evans is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Josh Downs averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Mike Evans averaged 8.7.

Should I draft Josh Downs or Mike Evans in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Mike Evans averaged 8.7 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Josh Downs and Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Josh Downs and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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