From the episode

Because I do think there's a possibility that his role could have evolved this year with Pittman gone. And it looked like he had six targets, four catches, 61 yards. It was a lower ADOT situation. His ADOT had... So far this year had come down to 16.7.

STACKED’s take

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Pierce's week one showed role evolution with Pittman gone; his absence has hurt Colts.

In week one, Alec Pierce showed evolution in his role with Pittman gone; he had six targets, four catches, 61 yards on 29 routes run, with a targets-per-route rate of 24% and an ADOT of 16.7 (down from higher ranges but still high). The source noted Pierce looked like a key part of what the Colts wanted to do offensively and that losing him has hurt the team significantly, as he was one of the best deep threats in the league and the Colts now lack a deep threat entirely.

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