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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 Josh Downs as the likeliest player to be acquired by the 49ers 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). Wilson notes that Downs would have a lower cost to acquire than Wilson and would be a clear No. 2 in an injured but crowded wide receiver room. The Santa Clara-Indianapolis pipeline has already been tapped with the DeForest Buckner trade, making negotiations familiar waters for Lynch.

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