Alec Pierce has been the Colts third option in the passing game for his entire career thus far, first behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Parris Campbell in 2022, then behind Pittman and a rookie Josh Downs in 2023. With Downs out to start this season, Pierce has had an opportunity to be at least the 2nd option in the passing game for the first time in a while. The former Bearcat stayed on the boundary, but his role has gotten increased importance with Anthony Richardson back under center and with Downs out.
Thus far in the 2024 season, Pierce is both the 2nd leading WR in target share for the Colts and their leader in Average Depth of Target as their top vertical threat.