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Trey Sermon
Trey Sermon Plays just two snaps in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 2:56 PM
Sermon did not have a carry but had one reception for four yards in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. He played just two snaps on offense.
Analysis: Sermon has fallen behind Tyler Goodson in the competition for playing time behind Jonathan Taylor. However, Goodson played just nine snaps as Taylor played on 84% of the offense's snaps and was on the field late in the game despite the Colts falling far behind. Both trends don't bode well for Sermon's usage when all three backs are healthy.
Tyler Goodson
Tyler Goodson Has TD catch in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 2:49 PM
Goodson had two receptions for nine yards on two targets, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Goodson played nine snaps on offense as he was used in passing situations. However, it was notable that Jonathan Taylor stayed on the field late in the game despite the Colts falling far behind, so it's not certain that Goodson will get more playing time in clear passing situations.
Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco Will start again in Week 11
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 1:43 PM
Coach Shane Steichens said Monday that Flacco will remain the Colts' starting quarterback Sunday at the Jets, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Flacco hasn't yielded the kind of returns during starts Week 9 and 10 that he did earlier this season, completing 42 of 62 passes for 451 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions while losing two fumbles in back-to-back losses to the Vikings and Bills. Nevertheless, the Colts will continue to roll with the veteran signal-caller versus second-year pro Anthony Richardson under center for the time being. There's no telling how long this arrangement will stay in place, but the team may need to fall out of playoff contention for a change to be made under center.
Adonai Mitchell
Adonai Mitchell Rise continues in Week 10 loss
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:56 PM
Mitchell brought in all six targets for 71 yards in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also committed a fumble but it was recovered by Indianapolis.
Analysis: The rookie set new career highs in receptions and receiving yards while also setting the pace in catches on the day for the Colts. Mitchell's target total was also the second highest of his young career, with the fact Michael Pittman (back) was inactive undoubtedly helping the second-round pick's cause. Mitchell should continue to see a progressively larger role through the second half of the season, although his outlook is arguably brighter with the more accurate Joe Flacco under center as opposed to the more erratic Anthony Richardson.
Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce Catches late TD in loss
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:51 PM
Pierce secured four of seven targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Pierce recorded a team-high yardage total and checked in second in targets, an extension of a resurgent season for the third-year pro. Pierce also tallied his career-high fourth touchdown of the campaign on a 10-yard pass from Joe Flacco with two seconds remaining, a score that still carried plenty of meaning for fantasy managers. Pierce benefited from the absence of Michael Pittman (back) in Sunday's game, but he should continue in a solid complementary role at minimum even if Pittman returns for a Week 11 road matchup against the Jets.
Josh Downs
Josh Downs Seven catches in loss
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 5:20 PM
Downs secured seven of 10 targets for 72 yards in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
Analysis: It was a mixed bag of a day for Downs, who led the Colts in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards. The second-year wideout also recovered an Adonai Mitchell fumble to keep the ball for the Colts, but he dropped a would-be touchdown late in the first quarter that would have erased a 10-3 deficit. Downs does have much better chemistry with Joe Flacco than with Anthony Richardson at the moment, but it remains to be seen if the latter will be getting another shot at the starting job in the near future.
Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco Done in by turnovers in loss
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 4:36 PM
Flacco completed 26 of 35 passes for 272 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Flacco's day could have hardly started in more worrisome fashion, as he tossed a pick-six on the Colts' first play from scrimmage and then closed out Indianapolis' second possession with a second interception in Bills territory. Flacco was able to partly atone from a fantasy perspective with a two-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Goodson and a 10-yard scoring toss to Alec Pierce with only two seconds remaining, but the latter was preceded by a lost fumble and a third interception that both unfolded on Buffalo's side of the field as well. Flacco hasn't been very effective from a real-world football perspective during his current two-game starting stint, raising the possibility Anthony Richardson could soon return to the starting role. However, James Boyd of The Athletic reports Shane Steichen said after the game Flacco would remain the starter until the head coach "says otherwise."
Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor Over 100 total yards in loss
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 4:27 PM
Taylor rushed 21 times for 114 yards and secured two of four targets for eight yards in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Taylor was the only Colts running back to log a carry and helped his final total significantly with a 58-yard run in the latter portion of the first quarter. Taylor exceeded 100 yards on the ground for the second time in the last three games and fourth time overall on the season, and he now has multiple receptions in three of the past four contests as well. Taylor should remain very busy in a Week 11 road matchup against an inconsistent Jets run defense.
Sam Ehlinger
Sam Ehlinger Emergency QB for Week 10
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 10:59 AM
Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Buffalo but will serve as Indianapolis' emergency quarterback.
Analysis: Ehlinger will only see the field Sunday if both Joe Flacco and backup Anthony Richardson are forced out due to injuries. Ehlinger has yet to take a snap during the 2024 regular season.
Laquon Treadwell
Laquon Treadwell Elevated ahead of Week 10 contest
Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 12:07 PM
The Colts elevated Treadwell from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This is Treadwell's first elevation of the season, and it corresponds with Indianapolis' top wideout Michael Pittman being ruled out against the Bills due to a back injury and a finger injury. Treadwell played in five games with Baltimore last season, recording one catch on three targets for 16 yards. The veteran receiver isn't likely to see much action on offense against Buffalo on Sunday, as the Colts' wideout corps will likely be led by Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, with Ashton Dulin, Adonai Mitchell and Anthony Gould also possibly ahead of Treadwell in the pecking order.
Adonai Mitchell
Adonai Mitchell Expected to see elevated snaps
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 2:18 PM
With Michael Pittman (back) ruled out, Mitchell is expected to see elevated offensive snaps in Sunday's game against the Bills, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: "He's improving, so looking forward to him playing this week," coach Shane Steichen said of Mitchell. The rookie played a season-low five offensive snaps in last Sunday night's loss to the Vikings, but he's expected to bump up the depth chart alongside Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, though Ashton Dulin will also see playing time as a plus blocker in the run game. Mitchell has big-play ability but has been unable to show it yet in the NFL, having failed to reach 40 receiving yards in any game this season.
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman Ruled out this week
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 12:22 PM
Coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Pittman (back/finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Analysis: Pittman, who didn't participate in practice this week, thus is slated to miss his first game of the season. Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Steichen indicated Friday that Pittman is viewed as week-to-week, but at this stage the team is still not considering IR for the wideout. In Pittman's absence, Josh Downs and Alec Pierce are in line to lead the Colts' WR corps, with Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell mixing in, while Anthony Gould is available in reserve.
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman Still not practicing
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 11:08 AM
Pittman (back/finger) remained sidelined at practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pittman also missed sessions Wednesday and Thursday, and his continued absence Friday doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Bills. If Pittman ends up being unavailable for the contest, the Colts' Week 10 wideout corps would be in line to be led by Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, with Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell mixing in.
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman Not seen at Thursday's practice
Thu, Nov 7, 2024, 12:24 PM
Pittman (back/finger) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pittman didn't practice Wednesday, his norm since Week 6, so his absence a day later is notable. What the wideout -- who hasn't missed any games yet this season -- is able to do Friday, if anything, thus will be pivotal in terms of gauging the chances of him be able to continue to play through the back issue that he's been managing of late. The Colts face the Bills at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman Another Wednesday absence
Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 12:54 PM
Pittman (back/finger) didn't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wednesday absences have been the norm for Pittman since Week 6 as he continues to manage a back issue, but the wideout has managed to suit up for all nine of the Colts' games to date. That said, head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged Wednesday, "obviously, (Pittman is) dealing with some stuff, but obviously we are trying to get him the ball as well, adding that the wideout "knows his body more than anyone. He's battling through it. He's showing the toughness, wants to be out there with his teammates. So we are just taking it week-by week." In this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Pittman logged a 76 percent snap share, while catching just one pass (for 14 yards on four targets) for the second straight game.
Kylen Granson
Kylen Granson Targeted once against Minnesota
Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 4:09 AM
Granson caught his lone target for 22 yards in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Granson was on the field for 44 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, just behind fellow tight end Mo Alie-Cox (48 percent) for the lead in the position group. The 26-year-old Granson now has just four receptions for 75 yards through nine games this season, and his lack of consistent involvement in the passing game should continue to keep him well off the fantasy radar.
Adonai Mitchell
Adonai Mitchell One grab in loss
Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 4:01 AM
Mithcell caught his lone target for 22 yards in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Mitchell played just five of the Colts' 54 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Indianapolis wide receiver and his lowest snap share (10 percent) of the season. The rookie wideout isn't seeing enough playing time or opportunities to maintain relevance in redraft fantasy leagues.
Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco Will start again in Week 10
Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 3:26 PM
Coach Shane Steichen announced Monday that Flacco will remain the Colts' starting quarterback for Week 10 against the Bills, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Analysis: As Anthony Richardson was benched, Flacco was given the starting reins last week, but the veteran face-planted in his Sunday night start against the Vikings, when he completed just 16 of 27 pass attempts (56.9 percent) for 179 scoreless yards and one interception. Flacco absorbed three sacks and failed to lead a single touchdown drive in the 21-13 loss. He'll get at least one more chance under center but gets another tough test versus Buffalo.
Ashton Dulin
Ashton Dulin Gets pair of touches Sunday
Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 10:24 AM
Dulin did not catch either of his two target but took two rushes for 17 yards during Sunday's 21-13 loss at Minnesota.
Analysis: Dulin saw very limited action on offense again in Week 9, but the Colts tried to funnel the ball to him when he was on the field and he recorded two touches in a game for the first time this season. However, as long as Josh Downs remains healthy, Dulin won't have much fantasy appeal.
Mo Alie-Cox
Mo Alie-Cox Not targeted in loss
Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 10:16 AM
Alie-Cox did not draw a target during Sunday's 21-13 loss at Minnesota.
Analysis: Between Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree and Kylen Granson, only one target was earned in Week 9. None of the three tight ends is likely to garner much fantasy value if they can't separate themselves in terms of playing time, and Alie-Cox specifically must clear the additional hurdle of being the one most frequently assigned blocking duties.

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