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Downs' first-read share has fallen from 31.5% over the first three games to 16.7% over the past three. I'm sitting him in a typical 12-team league against Minnesota this week. The Vikings play zone on 84.4% of dropbacks (3rd most). Downs is averaging 1.04 YPRR against zone on 156 routes this season, well below his 2.62 against man. Minnesota plays man at the lowest rate in the league. The Vikings have also allowed just 0.93 YPRR to slot receivers (4th fewest).
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Downs' declining first-read share and Vikings' zone coverage warrant benching.

Downs should be benched in a typical 12-team league against Minnesota. His first-read share has fallen from 31.5% over first three games to 16.7% over past three games. Vikings play zone on 84.4% of dropbacks (3rd most); Downs averages 1.04 YPRR against zone on 156 routes, well below his 2.62 against man. Minnesota plays man at the lowest rate in the league and allows just 0.93 YPRR to slot receivers (4th fewest).

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