According to PFF, two young Indianapolis Colts wideouts, Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, excelled at the flat/speed out and post route respectively in the passing game during 2024.
Specifically, each was among the highest graded wide receivers this past season when compared to their peers regarding each respective route:
Flat/Speed Out (min. 5 Targets)
1. Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (85.9)
2. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills (80.4)
3. Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants (79.4)
Only 14 receivers were targeted five or more times on flat routes in 2024.