According to ESPN Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Colts Starting position far away Josh Downs (“Questionable”) is expected to play in Sunday’s crucial game against the Denver Broncos despite a recent shoulder injury (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter):

The second-year wide receiver has been a full participant in back-to-back practices, so he was certainly inclined to be available in a must-win Colts road game.

He missed the Week 13 road win against the New England Patriots.

On the season, Downs has 53 receptions for 594 yards (11.2 avg) and 4 touchdown receptions in 6 starts.

His return should be a big boost for second-year starter Anthony Richardson, who has increasing chemistry between downs and downs – the latter providing a reliable safety channel in the short to middle areas of the football field.

The Broncos have allowed the 13th-most passing yards with 221.0 total passing yards per game, but have allowed just 18.0 total points per game (which is second-best among all units).

Denver’s starting number is Ja’Quan McMillan, who has an overall PFF grade of +65.3, which is the 83rd highest grade of any player at the cornerback position.

Whether Downs will reach 100% remains to be seen, but his availability should provide another much-needed weapon for the Indianapolis passing attack against a rather stingy defense.