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Downs's top-12 separation metrics and expanded role support breakout upside despite Jones concerns.

The shifty slot maven is reportedly due for more work on the outside in 2026; nerdy separation metrics like Fantasy Points' Average Separation Score and ESPN's Open Rating both had Downs as a top-12 separator in 2025, supporting easy-to-love breakout upside; however, he could still be just the No. 3 pass-game option in this potentially underwhelming Daniel Jones-led offense, and it'd make sense if the Colts add a veteran free agent at the position.

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