Yahoo Sports NFL on Alec Pierce
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Another heel injury is crippling the Colts. Alec Pierce may or may not be a true number one, but his importance to the Colts is real.
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Pierce's heel injury cripples Colts deep threat; Jones averaged 8+ YPA with him last year
Alec Pierce's prolonged heel injury has crippled the Colts offense. Pierce was tabbed as the number one receiver after Michael Pittman Jr.'s trade, but his absence has severely impacted the team. Last year, Pierce added more routes and became a well-rounded receiver with a lethal deep threat; Daniel Jones averaged over 8 yards per attempt with Pierce in the fold. Pierce's presence on the outside occupies corners and safeties deep while opening the field for other receivers. Without him, the Colts lack a deep threat—Laquon Treadwell has been their best downfield option but isn't sufficient. The source notes Pierce's importance to the offense is real, and his missing time means the offense, particularly Daniel Jones, will feel the effects.
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