Downs trending in two-WR sets, but Pierce's return could reshape role.
Josh DownsWRIND
Trending toward two-receiver set usage in training camp, a positive sign for target volume. However, the source cannot yet place him on a must-draft list because Alec Pierce's return could alter the two-receiver set distribution. If Downs maintains two-receiver set usage once Pierce returns, it would be a strong indicator of sustained role. The absence of Pierce during camp has allowed Downs to establish himself in those sets.
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DS is trending towards playing in two server sets. The reason we can't go all in yet, and I can't like put him on the mustdraft list just yet, is because, well, Alec Pierce isn't there yet. and do things shake around a little bit if Alec Pierce returns is uh down still in two wide receiver sets. We don't know.
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- Trending toward two-receiver set usage in training camp, a positive sign for target volume. However, the source cannot yet place him on a must-draft list because Alec Pierce's return could alter the two-receiver set distribution. If Downs maintains two-receiver set usage once Pierce returns, it would be a strong indicator of sustained role. The absence of Pierce during camp has allowed Downs to establish himself in those sets.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Josh Downs (WR IND). Downs trending in two-WR sets, but Pierce's return could reshape role.
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