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Josh Downs, who only received 4 targets in week 1 alongside a healthy Alex Pierce, but has received a shocking 20 targets over weeks 2 & 3 with Alec Pierce sidelined. Downs is incredibly hard to cover in man and thus far has been the Colts answer on third down. With Alec Pierce out, Downs will be the de facto WR1 in Indy.
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Downs exploded to 20 targets in two weeks with Pierce out; slot specialist hard to cover.

WR Josh Downs has seen a dramatic target increase with Alex Pierce sidelined; he received only 4 targets in week 1 alongside a healthy Pierce, but has received 20 targets over weeks 2 & 3 with Pierce out. Downs lines up primarily in the slot and is incredibly hard to cover in man coverage, making him the Colts' answer on third down and the de facto WR1 in Indianapolis. His potential matchup against CB Mike Sainristil is something to monitor.

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