Family rivalries are heating up in the NFL, and for the Downs brothers, bragging rights are on the line. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is already planning for a special showdown against his younger brother, Caleb Downs, after the Dallas Cowboys selected the Ohio State standout with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Josh, a third-round pick in 2023 who has already racked up 198 catches for 2,140 yards in his young career, knows exactly what to expect when the two teams meet. Caleb, fresh off winning the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award in 2025, has already told his big brother where he'll be lining up.

"He told me if he goes to the Cowboys, he's playing nickel. So that's like head-to-head all game," Josh said in a video posted by the Colts. "I gotta let him know he's the little brother in this situation."

But Caleb isn't backing down. At the draft, he fired back with a confident response: "He was like, 'We played the Cowboys this year.' I'm like, 'Yeah, you could have a problem, but I am excited, and I'm sure my parents are as well. But I just worry about playing football. We'll focus on the first game.'"

The Colts and Cowboys are set to clash during the 2026 regular season, with the exact date pending the full schedule release. Most non-divisional matchups are expected between Weeks 1 and 17, so fans won't have to wait long for this family feud to hit the gridiron.

Whether it's Josh looking to teach his younger brother a lesson or Caleb aiming to prove he belongs, one thing is certain: when these two meet on the field, it's going to be must-watch football. And for fans of the game, that's exactly the kind of story that makes the NFL so special.