Yahoo Sports NFL on Josh Downs
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Since Tyquan Thornton's ankle dislocation in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs haven't found a player who can stretch the field deep and take the top off the defense. Downs has the speed and ball-tracking ability to fill this role. It will be interesting to see how the Chiefs plan to use him this week, but I would expect them to get him involved early and often.
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Downs debuts for Chiefs as deep-threat option to replace Thornton; early involvement expected.
Acquired by the Chiefs from the Colts, Downs will likely make his debut in Week 10 against Atlanta. The source notes that since Tyquan Thornton's ankle dislocation in Week 4, the Chiefs haven't found a player who can stretch the field deep and take the top off the defense. At 5'9" and 171 pounds, Downs relies on quick feet and good route running to win snaps against one-on-one coverage. The source expects the Chiefs to get him involved early and often, and notes he has the speed and ball-tracking ability to fill the deep-threat role. Downs also has the most punt-return experience among candidates mentioned by special teams coordinator Dave Toub, with 32 career returns through four seasons and 80 reps as a punt returner since 2023.
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