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Josh Downs Anticipates Nickel Duel With Rookie Brother Caleb in ColtsCowboys Matchup

The Colts slot receiver expects the Cowboys to play Caleb Downs at nickel to line up across from him.

Overview

  • Josh Downs, speaking to reporters Wednesday, said Caleb told him he will play nickel for Dallas and added he plans to remind him he is the younger brother.
  • Indianapolis is set to host Dallas at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2026 regular season, with the exact date to be announced when the NFL releases the schedule.
  • Caleb Downs was drafted No. 11 overall by the Cowboys and arrives from Ohio State as a decorated safety expected to take immediate snaps inside in Dallas' sub packages.
  • Josh Downs has 198 catches for 2,140 yards and 11 touchdowns through three seasons for the Colts and could see more targets in a contract year after Michael Pittman Jr. was traded.
  • This meeting comes from the NFL’s rotation that pairs the AFC South with the NFC East in 2026, a slate NFL.com notes will feature several brother-versus-brother games.