Yahoo Sports NFL on Josh Downs
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Downs is talented, he can stretch the field, but if memory serves, we've seen the young man make some strong catches over the middle too. Though he's not the biggest receiver, similar to Tutu Atwell. So, would Downs handle the level of run blocking the Rams might ask him to do? Also, would the Rams use Downs? It's well-known Matthew Stafford sometimes just locks in on one player and goes from there.
STACKED’s take
Rams trade debate hinges on Stafford's targeting habits and Downs' run-blocking fit.
The source debates whether trading for Downs makes sense for the Rams. Downs is talented and can stretch the field and make catches over the middle, but concerns exist about his run-blocking ability given his size (similar to Tutu Atwell) and whether Matthew Stafford would target him consistently, as Stafford sometimes locks in on one player. The source believes Sean McVay could make the trade work but questions whether Downs truly moves the needle for a Super Bowl run in 2026. This season with the Colts, Downs has 26 receptions for 307 yards with no touchdowns; last year he had 58 receptions for 566 yards and four scores. At 25 years old, he would bring slot production and could be extended for future years.
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