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ArticleColts' No. 1 WR Alec Pierce carried to sideline medical tent, carted off field...September 21, 2026

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With Pierce out, Josh Downs slots in as the Colts' top receiver

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Downs elevated to Colts' top receiver role with Pierce sidelined.

With Alec Pierce out due to heel injury, Josh Downs slots in as the Colts' top receiver, inheriting the primary receiving role vacated by the team's No. 1 WR.

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Downs gets team-high nine targets with Pierce out; benefits from thin WR room.

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Josh Downs assumes top receiver role with Alec Pierce sidelined.

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verrrrry interesting 👀 Is Josh Downs a must-start player next week? He plays the Houston defense.

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The only things that have ever held Josh Downs back are his snap count and health. He's a really good player and has been getting open all night. The...

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JOSH DOWNS 📈

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“With Alec Pierce out, Josh Downs becomes the WR1”

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