Josh Downs set to play despite request

Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs has requested a trade but will still be active for the Week 8 game, according to head coach Shane Steichen. SOURCE: Stephen Holder - ESPN Why It Matters: There is a chance that Downs will be moved before the trade deadline, but the team still expects him to play in W

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Colts WR Josh Downs has requested a trade but will still be active for the Week 8 game, according to head coach Shane Steichen.

SOURCE: Stephen Holder - ESPN

Why It Matters: There is a chance that Downs will be moved before the trade deadline, but the team still expects him to play in Week 8. He has been targeted at least six times in two of his last three games but has been held to under 50 receiving yards in each of his last four games. Downs should see a handful of targets this week and can be a No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Josh Downs set to play despite request