Niners Nation on Josh Downs

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Per NFL Next Gen stats, Downs is a better separator than Wilson, averaging 3.0 yards of separation per route run compared to Wilson's 2.6. Downs has used that ability to separate to lead the Colts in targets (51), receiving yards (330), and first downs (19).
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Better separator than Wilson; leads Colts in targets; likeliest 49ers deadline acquisition.

Zach Wilson identifies Downs as the likeliest player the 49ers will acquire before the trade deadline; per NFL Next Gen Stats, Downs is a better separator than Garrett Wilson, averaging 3.0 yards of separation per route run compared to Wilson's 2.6. Downs leads the Colts in targets (51), receiving yards (330), and first downs (19), and would have a lower acquisition cost than Wilson while serving as a clear No. 2 in the 49ers' injured but crowded receiver room.

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