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I worry that plan could be scrapped after the signing of Keenan Allen. Downs could easily be in his limited snap slot role again in 2026.
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Downs' elevated role uncertain after Keenan Allen signing; avoid Week 1.
Downs dealt with a hamstring issue to open last season and didn't eclipse 60% snap share until Week 4, with his playing time remaining a rollercoaster (snap rate dipped below 60% in five other weeks). Originally expected to step into an elevated role in 2026 and play more on the perimeter after seeing only 65 routes as a boundary receiver last year, the source worries this plan could be scrapped after the Colts signed Keenan Allen. Downs could easily return to his limited snap slot role in 2026. As a perimeter receiver, he ranked 52nd in separation and 84th in route win rate among 109 qualifying receivers, compared to 19th overall in separation and 55th in route win rate. The source is not plugging Downs into a lineup in Week 1 with his playing time up in the air, and the matchup against Baltimore isn't a smash one.
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