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His usage was already strong (22 percent target share), and his route participation is off the charts (93 percent)... Downs feels like a terrific buy-low candidate right now. With Pierce sidelined, this role has WR1 upside written all over it.
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Downs' WR1 upside breakout with Pierce out; leads NFL in separation scores.

With Alec Pierce headed to IR, Josh Downs is positioned for a breakout. His usage was already strong at 22 percent target share with 93 percent route participation, and he is now seeing time on the outside beyond his usual slot duties. The source ranks Downs first in WR separation scores for 2026 and characterizes this role as having WR1 upside, calling him a terrific buy-low candidate.

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