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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs 2nd in the NFL in an important stat

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Destin Adams | Last updated 10/31/23

The Indianapolis Colts are seeing quite the return on investment already, with one of their rookies in particular.

Head coach Shane Steichen's words about 3rd-round pick Josh Downs are already showing to be true. Those words being "He catches everything."

Josh Downs the last two weeks:

15 Targets
12 Receptions
197 Yards
1 TD
0 drops pic.twitter.com/7fYXkAIpeI
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) October 30, 2023

Downs has yet to be credited with a drop this season, according to Pro Football Focus . He currently has the 2nd most catches without a drop of any player in the entire NFL. Downs' 40 catches without a drop only trails Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen, who has 57 catches without a drop.

His ability to be so reliable for the Colts as a rookie is a great sign for the young WR's career. The Colt continue to call plays for him when they need a big play, and they will continue to look to him to convert first downs going forward.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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