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Pittman's Pittsburgh trade opens target volume for Colts' Downs.

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Zachariason notes that Downs had five games of double-digit production during Weeks 1-13 before QB Daniel Jones' injury, with six receptions in four of them. Though Downs won't post big touchdown numbers (11 in first three seasons), he's in line to see a boost in target volume with Pittman Jr. now in Pittsburgh, implying Pittman's departure from Indianapolis reduces target competition for Downs.

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During Weeks 1-13 last season, before the injury to quarterback Daniel Jones, Downs had five games of double-digit production, with six receptions in four of them. Though Downs won't post big touchdown numbers (11 in his first three seasons), he's in line to see a boost in target volume this season with Michael Pittman Jr. now in Pittsburgh.
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Zachariason notes that Downs had five games of double-digit production during Weeks 1-13 before QB Daniel Jones' injury, with six receptions in four of them. Though Downs won't post big touchdown numbers (11 in first three seasons), he's in line to see a boost in target volume with Pittman Jr. now in Pittsburgh, implying Pittman's departure from Indianapolis reduces target competition for Downs.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Michael Pittman (WR PIT). Pittman's Pittsburgh trade opens target volume for Colts' Downs.
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