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Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor leads the NFL with 33 rushes of 10-plus yards, and he is also averaging a league-leading 3.0 yards per rush after first contact.
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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (hip, knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (fibula) practiced in full on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Jones on the injury report, likely for the rest of the year, with this fractured fibula. Jones is a low-end QB1 against the Jaguars in Week 14. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (hip, knee) and CB Sauce Gardner (calf), DE Tyquan Lewis (ankle), and CB Kenny Moore II (illness, ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 3. QB Daniel Jones (fibula) and LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle) practiced in full.
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Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) will avoid the Reserve/Injured list and could return within four weeks.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Blake Grupe (Saints) was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, Dec. 2, a source said. He reportedly beat out free-agent PKs Maddox Trujillo and Justin Tucker (Ravens), who were also brought in for a tryout.
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Free-agent PK Blake Grupe (Saints) is among a group of kickers trying out for the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) is not a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks with a calf strain, but he avoided major injury.
| Footballguys view: Gardner had an MRI and is considered week-to-week with the hope that he'll be back this year, according to NFL Network. The Colts made a massive investment in Gardner, trading two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to the Jets for him. Up next for the Colts is Sunday's game against the Jaguars, with first place in the AFC South on the line. They'll face the Jaguars again three weeks later, and hope to have Gardner back by then. |
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin made 13 tackles - five solo - in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
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Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren caught three of four targets for 22 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Warren's most impactful play was an ill-fated tush push call on a fourth down in the red zone when Warren was in motion before taking the snap. He was quiet as expected against a good defense, but should bounce back next week against a Jaguars defense that has been very generous to opposing tight ends at times this season. |
Indianapolis WR Alec Pierce caught four of five targets for 78 yards and a 19-yard touchdown reception in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Pierce also drew a key pass interference penalty on a third and 19, and defended on a Hail Mary pass to end the first half. He was Mr. Everything for the Colts on an afternoon when little came easy against the elite Texans defense. He has earned the trust of Daniel Jones on 50-50 ball, and caught his touchdown over double coverage in this game. He's a boom/bust WR3/Flex against the Jaguars next week and in the fantasy playoffs. |
Indianapolis WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught one of four targets for 13 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Alec Pierce was the dominant target in the Colts passing game even though the Texans have one of the best pass rushes in the league. That left Pittman out in the cold, as his catches were close to the line of scrimmage and not impactful in NFL or fantasy terms. Pittman is still a solid WR3/Flex play going forward, but he might not end up being the most valuable Colts wide receiver in the fantasy playoffs. |
Indianapolis WR Josh Downs caught two of six targets for 44 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
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Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carries 21 times for 85 yards and caught three of five targets for 36 more in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Taylor got a good helping of touches in a close game, but never broke free as a runner to influence the outcome of this game or fantasy matchups. The Colts offense doesn't have a high weekly ceiling with Daniel Jones banged up, so teams that Taylor helped get to the fantasy playoffs are going to need other players to step up if they are going to bring home a title. |
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones completed 14 of 27 for 201 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Jones made multiple clutch downfield throws to Alec Pierce and wasn't the reason the Colts lost this crucial divisional game. He did as well as you could have asked an injured quarterback to play against one of the best pass defenses in the league. Fantasy expectations for Jones are still lowered for next week's game against the Jags, so you'll probably want to turn to another option. |
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Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) will not return to the Week 13 game against the Houston Texans after suffering a calf injury in the first quarter. He is on the sidelines with a boot on his injured left leg.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) suffered a calf injury during the Week 13 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyThe Indianapolis Colts have declared CB Johnathan Edwards, RB DJ Giddens, S Reuben Lowery III, TE Will Mallory, DL Eric Johnson and OT Luke Tenuta inactive for Week 13.
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Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren (illness) will be active for Week 13's game against the Houston Texans, according to a source.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren (illness) was added to the injury report with a questionable designation Saturday, Nov. 29, for Week 13's game against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Warren's status for Sunday's game against the Texans is up in the air. Fantasy GMs need to have other plans in place, and keep an eye on Warren's situation leading right up to kickoff. |
Indianapolis Colts LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle) practiced all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Houston Texans. CB Charvarius Ward (groin) was limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 28, and no longer appears on the injury report. DL Neville Gallimore (knee), CB Sauce Gardner (back), QB Daniel Jones (fibula), and CB Kenny Moore II (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (fibula) practiced in full on Friday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: After a mid-week scare, Jones logged a full practice on Friday. He's lost some of the mobility he showed early in the season, and he looked a bit ginger in clips from Thursday's session. His white-hot passing efficiency has cooled off as well. In a tough matchup against the Texans, Jones profiles as a shaky low-end QB1 this week. |
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Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard will serve as Daniel Jones' backup for Week 13.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle), DL Neville Gallimore (knee), CB Sauce Gardner (back), and QB Daniel Jones (fibula) practiced in full on Thursday, Nov. 27.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (leg) is playing through a fractured fibula. He was a full participant in practice Thursday, Nov. 27, and looked good, according to sources.
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Indianapolis Colts DL Neville Gallimore (knee), CB Sauce Gardner (back), and QB Daniel Jones (fibula) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 26. LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle) practiced in full.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (fibula) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
| Footballguys view: Jones was banged up against the Chiefs last week. This week, the Colts are playing a terrific Texans defense. Jones is a QB2 for most Fantasy GMs as he should struggle under duress early and often on Sunday. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is expected to miss at least a week because of a hamstring injury, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Dulin is behind Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs on the depth chart, but sees playing time each week and provides a steady presence at the receiver position in the run game. He's caught 5-of-8 passes this season for 106 yards, including a 48-yard reception on Sunday against Kansas City. Without Dulin, Laquon Treadwell is the next man up at wide receiver on the 53-man roster. On the practice squad at wideout are rookies Coleman Own and Eli Pancol. |
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Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin recorded seven solo tackles and 14 total tackles against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.
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Indianapolis Colts LB Germaine Pratt recorded 15 solo tackles, 20 total tackles and two tackles for loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.
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Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree caught two passes for eight yards and one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted two times during the game.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox caught one pass for nine yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted one time during the game.
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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs caught two passes for 10 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce caught one pass for 26 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted two times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Pierce was leveling off as a high ceiling WR3/Flex play functioning as the top deep threat in what was one of the best offenses in the league. The Colts offense has slowed down in recent weeks, and Pierce was a lineup liability with the team going conservative to protect a lead that did hold up. Pierce isn't a good start in Week 13 against the Texans, but should be held unless there is a very compelling name on the waiver wire. |
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught five passes for 27 yards and one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted eight times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Pittman was on a fantasy tear from Weeks 7-9, but his ceiling has fallen significantly since Daniel Jones has started showing cracks in his game. He is still worth a WR3/Flex play against the Texans in Week 13, but that might be all he is down the stretch unless Jones reverses his negative momentum coming out of the excruciating overtime loss to the Chiefs. |
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren caught five passes for 45 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted seven times during the game.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin caught one pass for 48 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He was targeted one time during the game.
| Footballguys view: Dulin suffered a hamstring injury during the second half of Sunday's game. He was listed as questionable to return, but did not. We'll monitor as developments warrant. The Colts play the Texans in Week 13. |
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Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor rushed for 58 yards on 16 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He also caught two passes for eight yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Taylor was held down all day, and most importantly on third down to open overtime, which effectively ended the Colts chances to win at Kansas City. The Colts will need Taylor to come up big to win a big divisional game against a stifling Texans pass defense in Week 13. |
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones went 19-for-31 for 181 yards and two touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He also rushed for 16 yards on three carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Jones started this game playing very well, but was impotent and generated almost no offense in the second half. He didn't make any huge mistakes, but did throw a ball late in the fourth quarter that could have been picked and cost his team that game. The Colts offense has a tough matchup against the Texans next week. Jones is probably best left on your bench, and he might not be a good start again until Week 16 against San Francisco. |
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The Indianapolis Colts have declared CB Johnathan Edwards, RB DJ Giddens, S Reuben Lowery III, TE Will Mallory and OT Luke Tenuta inactive for Week 12.
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Indianapolis Colts DE Tyquan Lewis (groin) was removed from the Week 12 injury report Saturday, Nov. 22, after initially being listed as questionable for the game.
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The Indianapolis Colts activated CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 22. In a corresponding move, CB Cameron Mitchell was waived.
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Indianapolis Colts CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol, according to head coach Shane Steichen. He is listed as questionable on the injury report for Week 12's game against the Kansas City Chiefs despite fully participating in all three of the team's practice sessions held during the week.
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Free-agent WR Cole Burgess (Bengals) and WR Jaylen Johnson (Chargers) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. DE Tyquan Lewis (groin) and CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) practiced in full on Friday, Nov. 21, and are listed as questionable. CB Kenny Moore II (rest) was limited in practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. DE Samson Ebukam (knee), WR Anthony Gould (knee), QB Daniel Jones (fibula), and DL Grover Stewart (rest) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (fibula) practiced in full on Friday, Nov. 21, and will play in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Indianapolis Colts DT Grover Stewart (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 20. DE Samson Ebukam (knee), QB Daniel Jones (calf) and DE Tyquan Lewis (groin) were limited during practice. LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle), WR Anthony Gould (knee), CB Kenny Moore II (non-injury) and CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 20.
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Indianapolis Colts DE Tyquan Lewis (groin) and CB Kenny Moore II (rest) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DE Samson Ebukam (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle), WR Anthony Gould (knee), and CB Charvarius Wats (concussion) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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