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Alec Pierce left Week 2 early and Downs immediately stepped in as the team's WR1. He earned a massive 30 percent target share and did so with more than just a check-down aDOT. His target depth of 7.6 was ahead of Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren, giving him a 42 percent air yards share.
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Downs earned 30% target share and 42% air yards share as WR1.

Downs is a start for Week 3; Downs SZN has arrived. Alec Pierce left Week 2 early and Downs immediately stepped in as the team's WR1, earning a massive 30 percent target share with more than just check-down volume. His target depth of 7.6 was ahead of Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren, giving him a 42 percent air yards share. Downs has the potential to be an alpha receiver going forward, and his matchup with Houston isn't looking nearly as daunting as it did in 2025.

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