When a receiver goes for over 100 yards, chances are you’re likely going to win the football game.
One of those 100-yard receivers on Sunday was Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, the former UNC standout who caught five Gardner Minshew passes for 125 yards and a touchdown.
Unfortunately for Downs, his career outing was ruined by a couple questionable officiating calls.
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt scored on a fourth-and-goal from the Colts’ one yard line, capping off a 39-38, comeback Browns victory.
Downs had the game’s greatest highlight play, getting Indy on the board in the opening quarter with his 59-yard catch-and-run.
59 yard stroll for @JoshDowns.
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 22, 2023
With Downs’ big day, his second straight game with five catches, he now sits third among NFL rookies with 401 receiving yards. Downs trails only Baltimore rookie Zay Flowers (442) and Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (598).
After Downs’ massive, momentum-swinging catch, it was surprising Minshew didn’t utilize him a lot more. Downs ended up with 125 yards, but only had five catches.
The outing was sweet, but I’m sure Downs would’ve much rather had a win. He and his Indy teammates have a shot at the New Orleans Saints next week, then come down to Charlotte on Sunday, Nov. 5 for a clash with the Carolina Panthers.
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