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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Used as punt returner
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:36 AM
Gould was used as Indianapolis' punt returner and played two snaps on special teams, but he didn't see any action on offense in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Gould begins the season as Indy's punt returner and also one of the team's kickoff returners. He won't have a role on offense unless there are injuries in the receiving corps. |
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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Minimal role on offense in opener
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:32 AM
Dulin had one carry on a reverse for 15 yards in Sunday's win over Miami. He played on 10 of the offense's 73 snaps but did not have a target in the passing game. He also had one kick return for 27 yards.
Analysis: Dulin is the No. 5 receiver and key special-teams player who is used on gadget plays on offense. He's been productive when elevated to a larger role on the offense, but he's not going to get many targets unless there are injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps. Dulin looked fully healthy after missing time in the preseason due to a concussion. |
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Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Gets time in blocking role
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:26 AM
Ogletree did not have a reception or target in Sunday's win over Miami. He played on 27 of the offense's 73 snaps.
Analysis: Ogletree went out on just five routes as he's going to be almost exclusively a blocking tight end, with Tyler Warren becoming a focus in the passing game. |
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Mo Alie-Cox Mo Alie-Cox One reception in season opener
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:23 AM
Alie-Cox had one reception for 20 yards on his only target in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Alie-Cox was the clear No. 2 tight end after Tyler Warren as he played on 33 of the offense's 73 snaps . Warren played 53 snaps and Andrew Ogletree played 27 snaps. Alie-Cox is mostly a blocking tight end and his profile in the passing game will be minimal with Warren taking over as the primary tight end. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Plays just 15 snaps in opener
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:19 AM
Mitchell had two receptions for 21 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Mitchell played on just 15 of the offense's 73 snaps as he was the clear No. 4 receiver. Mitchell was the star of training camp by dominating opposing corners in scrimmages, but that may not translate into significant playing time unless there are injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce One long catch in season debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:16 AM
Pierce had one reception for 36 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Pierce started at wideout opposite Michael Pittman and played the most snaps (60) of any receiver, but was far behind the leaders in targets (Michael Pittman with eight and Tyler Warren with nine). Pierce looks to be mostly a deep threat in the offense and may be a boom-or-bust candidate for fantasy purposes. |
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DJ Giddens DJ Giddens Gets 12 carries in Colts debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:10 AM
Giddens had 12 carries for 41 yards in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Giddens took over for Jonathan Taylor for a series in the third quarter when he needed a rest and didn't look overmatched in his Colts debut. Giddens looks like he could get consistent touches to spell Taylor during games, however the return of Tyler Goodson (elbow) as early as next week could divide the backup touches in the backfield. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Two grabs in first game with Jones
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:29 PM
Downs brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: As his final line indicates, Downs went through a very quiet afternoon in his first regular-season action with Daniel Jones as his quarterback. The dynamic third-year pro opened the season in the No. 2 role, but rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who drew a team-leading nine targets right out of the gate, is expected to cause a hit to Downs' opportunities over the course of the season. Additionally, No. 3 and No. 4 wideouts Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell accounted for another five looks from Daniel Jones, further clouding Downs' outlook heading into a Week 2 home showdown against a tough Broncos defense next Sunday. |
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Daniel Jones Daniel Jones Excels in team debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:00 PM
Jones completed 22 of 29 passes for 272 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and added seven rushes for 26 yards and two more scores in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Jones opened the game hot and never looked back, leading the Colts to a field goal on his first regular-season possession as the team's quarterback while recording four completions on that drive. Jones was near perfect the rest of the way as well, and he connected with Michael Pittman for a 27-yard strike on his one scoring toss while also displaying plenty of chemistry with rookie first-round pick Tyler Warren (seven receptions). Jones also added his trademark rushing contributions with a pair of one-yard scoring runs, but he and the rest of the team's air attack get a big step up in competition when the Broncos come to town for a Week 2 matchup next Sunday. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Excels in Week 1 win
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:54 PM
Warren brought in seven of nine targets for 76 yards and rushed once for three yards in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: The Colts, notorious for their scant tight-end usage over the last several seasons, wasted no time getting Warren involved in his first taste of NFL regular-season action. The rookie first-round pick was targeted on three of the first five plays from scrimmage, converting those opportunities into gains of 14, eight and 21 yards. While Warren's pace would naturally slow over the rest of the game, he still finished with team-high reception and target totals while also recording the second-most receiving yards on the afternoon for Indianapolis. It's clear involving Warren will be a priority, affording the Penn State product an abundance of momentum heading into a Week 2 home matchup against the Broncos next Sunday. |
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Michael Pittman Michael Pittman Paces pass catchers in win
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:48 PM
Pittman secured six of eight targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Pittman led the Colts in receiving yards while checking in second to rookie tight end Tyler Warren in both receptions and targets. The veteran receiver looked to be consistently on the same page with new quarterback Daniel Jones right from the jump, with the duo connecting for gains of 14 and 27 yards in the first two possessions, the latter going for a touchdown. Pittman should have a chance to serve as one of Jones' top targets again when the Colts face off with a talented Broncos defense at home in a Week 2 matchup next Sunday. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Just under 100 total yards in win
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 3:22 PM
Taylor rushed 18 times for 71 yards and secured all three targets for 27 yards in the Colts' 33-8 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: The Colts somewhat surprisingly opened up with a pass-centric approach in Daniel Jones' debut as the new starting quarterback, but Taylor eventually mixed in effectively throughout the afternoon. The talented back's longest run went for a modest 15 yards, yet he also recorded a 16-yard reception and certainly put together a serviceable fantasy outing to open the campaign. Jones did vulture one goal-line opportunity from Taylor, but the latter will undoubtedly be called on frequently in such scenarios moving forward. Taylor does draw an unenviable matchup Week 2, however, as the stingy Broncos defense pays a visit next Sunday. |
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Will Mallory Will Mallory Healthy inactive
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:47 AM
Mallory is inactive for Sunday's season opener against Miami due to a coach's decision, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mallory had a good showing in training camp by all accounts, but he enters the season fourth on the depth chart at tight end and may not be active most game days. Mallory has receiving skills, but no tight end other than Tyler Warren may be a significant factor in the passing game. |
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Riley Leonard Riley Leonard Emergency QB for Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:45 AM
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-rounder will be allowed to see the field only if both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson were removed from Sunday's game due to injury. Leonard had a solid preseason, completing 34 of 56 passes for 345 yards, one touchdown and one interception across three games while adding seven carries for 58 yards. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Inactive for Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:40 AM
Goodson (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.
Analysis: After being limited at practice this week, Goodson approached the contest listed as questionable. With his regular-season debut on hold, DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley are available Sunday to handle backfield snaps that don't go to Jonathan Taylor. Goodson's next chance to see action will occur next weekend against the Broncos. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Questionable for Week 1
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 12:33 PM
Goodson (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Analysis: Goodson has been practicing on a limited basis. If he ultimately can't play Sunday, the Colts could elevate Khalil Herbert or Ulysses Bentley from the practice squad to join starter Jonathan Taylor and rookie fifth-round pick DJ Giddens in the backfield. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Ready for Week 1
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 6:03 PM
Pierce (groin) is not listed on the Colts' Week 1 injury report.
Analysis: Pierce dealt with a groin issue last month, but is practicing without restrictions and poised to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Dolphins. The 2022 second-rounder finished the 2024 campaign with career highs in receiving yards (824) and touchdowns (seven) on 37 catches across 16 games. Looking ahead, Pierce is slated to start the season as a key cog in a Colts pass-catching corps that also features fellow WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs, along with TE Tyler Warren, a group that will now be working with Daniel Jones, the team's new QB1. |
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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Full go for Week 1
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:07 PM
Dulin (concussion) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Dulin was sidelined with a concussion to close the preseason, but he has now returned to a log a full practice Wednesday. The wide receiver will open the season as more of a special-teams option than an offensive asset, but he'll be active nonetheless in Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Not on Week 1 injury report
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 3:02 PM
Downs (hamstring) isn't listed on the initial injury report for Sunday's game against Miami.
Analysis: He's apparently made a full recovery from the hamstring injury that kept him out of practice throughout the second half of August.With that out of the way, Downs gets a favorable matchup to start the season, facing a Miami secondary that has four players unavailable while on injury lists. One of those players is standout nickelback Kader Kohou, who might otherwise have matched up against Downs for much of Sunday's game. Fifth-round rookie Jason Marshall is the favorite to replace Kohou in the slot, although the Dolphins could also use 30-year-old Rasul Douglas or one of their safeties there. Either way, Downs should have the edge. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Logs limited practice
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 2:58 PM
Goodson (elbow) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: As Week 1 approaches, Goodson is the only player listed on the Colts' initial injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. While his status for the contest shouldn't impact fantasy lineups this weekend, given that top back Jonathan Taylor is healthy, the question of whether Indy would turn to Goodson or DJ Giddens in the event of an injury to Taylor remains unsettled for now. |
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