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Josh Downs Josh Downs TDs in three straight
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 9:37 PM
Downs recorded six receptions on nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Downs saw a season-high nine targets, though that came on 50 passing attempts from Daniel Jones. Most of his production also came with the Colts down three scores in the final quarter, logging 35 yards and his touchdown in the final 13 minutes of game time. While that context is important, Downs has managed to find the end zone in three straight matchups. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Commands 13 targets
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 9:25 PM
Pierce recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 115 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Pierce was the beneficiary of Daniel Jones taking to the air 50 times, as he racked up a career-high 13 targets. Pierce began the game well, recording three catches for 64 yards on the Colts' first offensive possession. While he slowed from there until garbage time -- he racked up 43 yards in the final six minutes of the game -- Pierce still managed his first 100-yard performance since Week 17 of the 2024 campaign. Pierce also has a consistent role in the Colts' offense, recording at least 50 receiving yards in each of his last three games. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Lowest yardage total of season
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 8:20 PM
Warren recorded five receptions on seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Warren saw a normal amount of opportunity in the loss, though that was less impressive considering Daniel Jones took to the air 50 times. The bigger problem was Warren's lack of downfield targets, as his longest gain went for only nine yards. That led to the lowest yardage output of Warren's impressive rookie season, though he's still earned at least four receptions in all but one game on the campaign. |
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Daniel Jones Daniel Jones Five turnovers in loss
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:07 PM
Jones completed 31 of 50 passes for 342 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers. He added three rushes for four yards and an additional touchdown to go along with two lost fumbles.
Analysis: Jones looked to be on his way to another efficient day, as he went 5-for-9 for 73 yards and a rushing score on the Colts' first possession. However, he struggled with negative plays for much of the game, taking five sacks in addition to his five turnovers. Jones managed to pad his stats with a few long drives in the fourth quarter, one of which concluded with a four-yard touchdown pass to Josh Downs. This marked Jones' first significant struggle of the season, and he'll now lead the Colts into a Week 10 matchup against the Falcons. |
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Michael Pittman Michael Pittman Tops 100 yards
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:31 PM
Pittman recorded nine receptions on 12 targets for 115 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: The Colts faced a multi-score deficit for nearly the entire second half, forcing them to a pass-heavy offense. That benefited Pittman, who saw a season-high 12 targets and converted that into both his highest receptions and yardage totals of the campaign. Much of Pittman's production came in garbage time in the fourth quarter -- 65 of his 115 yards came in the last 12 minutes of game time -- but he took advantage of his opportunity in a mostly underwhelming offensive performance for the Colts. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Slowed in Pittsburgh
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:16 PM
Taylor rushed14 times for 45 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Steelers. He added two receptions on two targets for 12 yards.
Analysis: Taylor has been unstoppable most of the season, but he was underwhelming in Sunday's loss. He was limited to only 3.2 yards per carry with a long gain of nine, though the Colts were also forced to take to the air as they faced a two-score deficit for nearly the entire second half. That limited Taylor's volume and led to his lowest yardage output of the season. This was also the first time he didn't find the end zone since Week 4. |
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Laquon Treadwell Laquon Treadwell Elevated Saturday
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 12:36 PM
The Colts elevated Treadwell to their active roster Saturday.
Analysis: The Ole Miss product is now in line to join the Colts' active roster for the second time in the last three weeks. In the Week 7 matchup against the Chargers, Treadwell played 12 special-teams snaps and didn't record an offensive stat. Now back with the active roster, he's likely to play a similar role in the Week 9 matchup against the Steelers. |
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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Ruled out for Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 12:15 PM
Gould (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gould was injured in last Sunday's win over the Titans and will miss his first game of the season. Gould has just one catch for three yards this season, seeing 11 percent of the offensive snaps. With Gould out, Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell could see sparse snaps behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Returns to full practice
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 2:58 PM
Downs (hip) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's session, Downs' return to a full practice a day later paves the way for him to be available Sunday against the Steelers. With a 29-256-2 receiving line on 37 targets through seven games thus far, Downs -- who has scored in each his last two appearances -- continues to provide fantasy utility while working within a wideout corps that also features Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:20 PM
Downs (hip) was on the field for practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Downs sat out Wednesday's session, but his return to the field a day later bodes well for his Week 9 availability. The Colts will release their second practice report of the week later Thursday, when it will be known whether the wideout was a limited or full participant. |
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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Opens week with DNP
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:49 PM
Gould (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Gould sustained a knee injury during the Colts' Week 8 win over the Titans, when he played 10 snaps (three on offense, seven on special teams) and logged 33 yards on two kickoff returns and 42 yards on two punt returns. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, but if he isn't cleared to play, then Ashton Dulin would stand to take on most of the kickoff and punt return responsibilities for the Colts. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:08 PM
Downs (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: In his return from a concussion in the Colts' Week 8 win over the Titans, Downs was on the field for 64 percent of the team's snaps on offense en route to catching all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown. He now has two more chances to practice fully before the Colts' final injury report is posted head of Sunday's game against the Steelers. Also missing practice Wednesday was fellow wideout Anthony Gould (knee), which currently leaves Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell as Indy's top healthy options at the position. |
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Riley Leonard Riley Leonard Debuts for final two drives
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 2:12 PM
Leonard took the field for the Colts' final two possessions of Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans, throwing incompletions on two pass attempts and rushing once for one yard.
Analysis: A healthy inactive for the Colts' first five contests, Leonard handled backup quarterback duties for the third game in a row after Anthony Richardson suffered a fractured orbital in a pregame workout prior to the team's Week 6 win over the Cardinals. Though Brett Rypien looms on the practice squad as a potential alternative for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, Leonard looks poised to stick around as Daniel Jones' top backup until Richardson is ready to return from injurd reserve. The rookie out of Notre Dame got the chance to make his NFL debut in garbage time of Sunday's blowout win, going three-and-out on both of the drives he directed. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell No receptions in Week 8 win
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 2:02 PM
Mitchell failed to haul in his lone target while playing nine of the Colts' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Since making a much-publicized mental error in Week 4 when he erased a would-be 76-yard receiving touchdown by dropping the ball prior to crossing the goal line in the third quarter of a loss to the Rams, Mitchell has seen his playing time get cut significantly. The return of Alec Pierce from a two-game absence was a contributing factor, but Mitchell has also been bypassed for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart at receiver by Ashton Dulin, who has out-snapped Mitchell in three of the past four weeks. With all of Indianapolis' key receivers back to full health, Mitchell doesn't appear likely to get another chance at logging extensive playing time anytime soon. |
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Mo Alie-Cox Mo Alie-Cox No catches in Week 8
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 1:54 PM
Alie-Cox didn't draw a target while playing 16 of the Colts' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: The big-bodied Alie-Cox has taken the field for at least 30 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the Colts' first eight games, but he continues to be utilized mainly as a blocker while standout rookie Tyler Warren functions as the top pass-catching option at the position. With four receptions for 50 yards on six targets this season, Alie-Cox isn't a total non-entity in the passing game, but he's not earning enough volume to put himself on the fantasy radar. |
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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Gets time at receiver
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 12:26 PM
Dulin lost eight yards on his only reception in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: On the Colts' opening possession, Dulin ran backward on a short pass to dodge defenders, but his efforts proved unsuccessful as the Colts were forced to settle for a field goal when the drive stalled out. He finished the day with 13 snaps on offense, as Dulin got time late in the blowout win. Despite the relatively limited snap count, Dulin still saw the field more than Adonai Mitchell (nine snaps) and appears to be secure for now as the Colts' No. 4 wideout. |
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Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah Three touches in blowout win
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 9:26 AM
Abdullah had two carries for five yards and one reception for three yards on his lone target in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Tyler Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury but Abdullah saw slightly more work, playing 10 snaps compared to four for Goodson, while DJ Giddens was a healthy inactive. Both active backups had only two carries, however, and none of the Colts' backfield depth options will get enough touches for viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Gets two carries in return
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 9:24 AM
Goodson had two carries for two yards in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury. He's clearly ahead of DJ Giddens on the depth chart, as the rookie was a healthy inactive. However, Ameer Abdullah may be the No. 2 running back even with Goodson healthy as he played 10 offensive snaps compared to four for Goodson. Both had only two carries however, and none of the backups will get enough touches to have viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Gains 53 yards Sunday
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 9:07 PM
Warren finished with four receptions on five targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 38-14 rout of the Titans.
Analysis: Warren couldn't extend his scoring streak to five games after not being on the receiving end of any of QB Daniel Jones' three touchdown strikes Sunday. The 23-year-old Warren didn't leave fantasy managers empty-handed on National Tight End Day after recording at least 50 receiving yards for the sixth time in eight starts this year. The impressive rookie is up to 492 receiving yards on 37 receptions with four combined touchdowns as the Colts prepare to face the Steelers in Week 9. |
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Michael Pittman Michael Pittman Ties career mark with sixth TD
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 9:00 PM
Pittman hauled in eight of nine targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Pittman finished Sunday's decisive victory leading his club across the board in targets, receptions and receiving yards. The Colts' top wideout also cashed in his sixth touchdown of the season, matching his previous career high from 2021 in nine fewer games. Pittman will carry a healthy 43-446-6 receiving line into next Sunday's road tilt against the Steelers. |
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