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Royals only saw two targets, but both came in key situations, and the coaches clearly saw something in the Colts' defense they felt he could exploit.

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Royals' two Week 2 targets came in key situations; coaches targeting matchups.

Second-year man Jalen Royals entered the night widely forgotten; he only saw two targets in Week 2, but both came in key situations, and the coaches clearly saw something in the Colts' defense they felt he could exploit, suggesting potential for increased role as the season progresses.