Downs tied Michael Pittman for the team lead in targets but was much less efficient, compiling half of his teammate's catch total. Nevertheless, Downs' reception and receiving yardage tallies were both still good enough for second on the Colts on the afternoon, and his catch total was his highest since Week 8. Downs next sets his sights on a Week 13 road matchup against the Titans' vulnerable secondary.
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Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | IND | 17 | 68 | 98 | 771 | 11 | 2 | 59 | 371 | 45 |
2023 Regular Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
68
771
2
371
11
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
8/12/2001 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 171 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 3; Pk (IND)
Birthplace
Suwanee, GA, USA
Position
WR
College
North Carolina
Experience
2nd season
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2023-Present
(1 season)
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Downs tied Michael Pittman for the team lead in targets but was much less efficient, compiling half of his teammate's catch total. Nevertheless, Downs' reception and receiving yardage tallies were both still good enough for second on the Colts on the afternoon, and his catch total was his highest since Week 8. Downs next sets his sights on a Week 13 road matchup against the Titans' vulnerable secondary.
Downs played through a knee injury that was expected to keep him limited, and that came to fruition as he saw his lowest target total in a full game since Week 4. His primary contribution came on a 28-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that helped the Colts clinch a win. Heading into a bye, Downs should be able to return healthier for a Week 12 matchup against Tampa Bay.
Prior to his departure, Downs gathered in his only target for 10 yards. As long as Downs is sidelined, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Isaiah McKenzie and Juwann Winfree will be the Colts' options at wide receiver.
After practicing fully Wednesday, Downs was added to the injury report Thursday due to a knee issue and finished the week with back-to back limited sessions. With his Week 9 availability confirmed, in the absence of any in-game setbacks or limitations, Downs -- who has 40 catches in eight games to date -- will look to maintain the momentum he's built over his last four outings. In that span, he's recorded 23 catches on 29 targets for 315 yards and two TDs, while working in tandem with top WR Michael Pittman, who leads the Colts with 50 catches.
Downs was added to the injury report after a limited practice Thursday, and the rookie wide receiver was limited again Friday. He has yet to miss a game in his brief NFL career, but that streak could be in jeopardy heading into Downs' ninth game, a 4:05 ET kickoff Sunday. Downs and Michael Pittman have accounted for the majority of the Colts' receiving production recently, with Downs contributing 315 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the past four games.
Downs led the Colts in receiving yards while checking in second in receptions and receiving yards to Michael Pittman. Downs' catch total was also a season high, and the speedy rookie now has at least five receptions in four consecutive games. Given his impressive body of work, Downs will likely be heavily involved once again in a Week 9 road battle against the Panthers.