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ArticleColts’ Week 5 QB Analysis: Not Good, but Better
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Josh Downs also contributed, with Downs generating almost all of his yardage before the catch. Josh Downs and Laquon Treadwell all finished below average in EPA per target despite being targeted well beyond the league's average depth. On the year, Downs leads the Colts in receiving yards, with Warren close behind. But they're getting their production in very different ways. Downs generates most of his yardage through the air, while Warren relies much more heavily on yards after the catch.

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Downs leads Colts in receiving yards but underperformed EPA on deep targets in Week 5.

Josh Downs leads the Colts in receiving yards on the season and generates most of his yardage before the catch (YAC-dependent). However, in Week 5, Downs finished below average in EPA per target despite being targeted well beyond the league's average depth. Season-long, Downs and Pierce have been Jones' most productive receivers in EPA per target on deeper throws, but the Week 5 performance suggests inconsistency in converting deep targets into value.

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