In a press conference on November 11, Patrick Mahomes addressed the Kansas City Chiefs' surprise deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the 2026 NFL trade deadline that saw star receiver Josh Downs join the two-time MVP in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.
"He does a great job of winning one-on-one matchups, which is important," Mahomes told members of the media about Downs on Wednesday. "He runs routes really well, sets them up really well."
Take a look at Mahomes' full comments about the Chiefs' newest pass-catcher in this video, which was posted to Twitter by Sports Radio 810 WHB:
Patrick Mahomes describes what WR Josh Downs can add to the offense. He says, "He knows how to get himself open, settle in the right zones, and win versus
man when he can. I think it'll be an easy transition for him to do that stuff in our offense."#Chiefs l #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/8xERbHs6Rq
— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) November 11, 2026
A former third-round pick of the Colts in the 2023 NFL Draft, Downs was a steady contributor for Indianapolis. Now set to play a crucial role for Kansas City as one of Mahomes' top pass-catchers, fans should expect to see Downs shine if he takes the field in the Chiefs' Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Patrick Mahomes sounds off about Chiefs' surprise trade for Josh Downs
