The trade deadline is officially behind us, and everyone except Jonathan Taylor is probably satisfied. Surprisingly, the Rams didn’t make a move at wide receiver despite being reduced to a duo of Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell. The Ravens haven’t given up, adding Jacoby Brissett while holding on to Derrick Henry. As we enter the second half of the NFL season, there is even less time until the fantasy playoffs, so let’s consider the redraft and dynasty implications.
Josh Downs | WR | IND ➡️ KC
Josh Downs + ‘27 7th ↔️ ‘27 4th + ‘27 5th
The Chiefs’ wide receiver room is in desperate need of an infusion of healthy talent, despite the team boasting a 6-2 record. Downs is in the midst of a down season relative to his trajectory, with only three weeks with double-digit fantasy points and no top-15 finishes. No matter how the year has been so far, Downs immediately gives Patrick Mahomes an exciting pass-catching weapon alongside Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.
REDRAFT
Immediately slots into a WR-3 or, at worst, flex role with an expected fantasy floor worth chasing.
DYNASTY
Nearing the end of his rookie deal, Downs has a chance to boost his second contract, which could very well be from the Chiefs.
