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The Colts were missing Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren and Ashton Dulin, which left Daniel Jones throwing primarily to Josh Downs, 31-year-old Laquon Treadwell and 34-year-old Keenan Allen, with Will Mallory taking on a bigger role at tight end.

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Downs elevated to primary target amid receiver injuries.

With Pierce, Warren, and Dulin out, Downs became a primary target for Daniel Jones in Week 6 against Tennessee, alongside 31-year-old Laquon Treadwell and 34-year-old Keenan Allen.

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Josh DownsPositiveInjury

Down healthy; available alongside Worthy's return.

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Andy Reid on Josh Downs' first week with the Chiefs: "I thought he did a nice job of what we asked him to do. He's a smart kid & he knows how to play...

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Newly acquired Downs caught 6 passes for 84 yards in simulation debut.

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Downs debuts with Chiefs; expect 20-50% snap share and gradual integration.

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Chiefs trade-deadline add; elite separator but acclamation timeline uncertain.

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Expected to play Week 10 vs. Falcons; Andy Reid playbook uncertainty; competes with Worthy

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