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Josh Downs Josh Downs Returns to practice
Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
Downs (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As did TE Tyler Warren (toe), after the duo didn't participate in Wednesday's session. The Colts' upcoming injury report will clarify Downs' participation level, but his return to the field Thursday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Titans. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Back at practice
Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 12:09 PM
Warren (toe) was present for practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The same goes for wideout Josh Downs (ankle), after both players were non-participants in Wednesday's session. Thursday's injury report will reveal Warren's participation level, but his ability to practice, in any capacity, is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Gets in full practice
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:48 PM
Goodson (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Goodson has missed each of the Colts' first two games of the season but appears to be closing in on a return. It remains to be seen if Goodson will cut into Jonathan Taylor's playing time on passing downs. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:12 PM
Warren (toe) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Warren logged a 93 percent snap share in Sunday's 29-28 win over the Broncos, but the tight end's absence from Wednesday's practice makes his status worth monitoring as this weekend's game against the Titans approaches. Through his first two regular-season games, the 2025 first rounder has combined for 11 catches (on 16 targets) for 155 yards. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Not practicing due to ankle injury
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:10 PM
Downs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: It's perhaps unexpected, given that Downs' workload improved from Week 1 to Week 2, although his snap share (60 percent) and route share (63 percent) were still low relative to last year's numbers. He's getting the ball when he's on the field, at least, with a target on 31 percent of his routes for the season after finishing Sunday's win over Denver with a team-high eight targets. If Downs can't play this weekend at Tennessee, the Colts have Adonai Mitchell and Ashton Dulin as their top backups at wide receiver. Both would project for lower target rates than Downs, which would mean slightly higher rates for Tyler Warren and Michael Pittman. |
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DJ Giddens DJ Giddens Small role in Week 2
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 1:54 PM
Giddens did not have a carry and did not catch his lone target in Sunday's win over the Broncos. He played just five snaps on offense.
Analysis: Giddens had 12 carries in Indy's Week 1 win, and it appeared he'd get regular duty to spell Jonathan Taylor. However, Taylor got every carry (25) among Colts running backs Sunday, showing the coaching staff isn't overly concerned with giving him rest in close games. |
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Adonai Mitchell Adonai Mitchell Two receptions in win
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 1:49 PM
Mitchell had two receptions for 20 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Mitchell played on just seven of the offense's 71 snaps as he has a limited role as the No. 4 receiver. He drew raves in training camp, so he could still shine if an injury in the receiving corps gives him more opportunity. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Has 68 yards receiving in win
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 1:44 PM
Pierce had four receptions for 68 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Denver.
Analysis: Pierce played on 64 of the offense's 71 snaps as he improved his usage from Week 1 (three targets). Pierce is the deep threat in Indy's offense and could have more fantasy value than anticipated with Daniel Jones and Indy's passing attack looking better than expected. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Another impressive showing
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:20 PM
Warren recorded four receptions on seven targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 29-28 win over the Broncos. He also logged one carry for zero yards.
Analysis: Warren finished second on the team in targets behind Josh Downs, but he flashed strong playmaking ability to lead the team in yards. Warren began his performance with a 41-yard reception on the Colts' second possession and followed that up with additional explosive gains of 14 and 15 yards. He has immediately taken over as the team's top pass catcher, recording a combined 11 receptions for 155 yards in his first two games as a pro. |
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Michael Pittman Michael Pittman Held to 40 yards
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:00 PM
Pittman recorded four receptions on five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 29-28 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Pittman took on a lesser role among the Colts' pass catchers in Week 2, tying for third on the team in targets. He was also limited to receptions in short areas of the field, with his longest gain going for just 12 yards. Tyler Warren appears to have the most consistent pass-catching role in Indianapolis early this season, which could mean inconsistent production for Pittman moving forward given the significant roles of both Josh Downs and Alec Pierce in the offense. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Tops 200 yards from scrimmage
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:06 PM
Taylor recorded 25 carries for 165 yards in Sunday's 29-28 win over the Broncos. He added two receptions on two targets for 50 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Taylor delivered a key run of 68 yards early in the fourth quarter to set up a field goal for the Colts while also accounting for the team's longest play from scrimmage. He was efficient on the ground beyond that single carry, logging a pair of both 10 and nine-yard gains. Taylor also got involved as a pass catcher, taking a swing pass for 43 yards late in the first quarter before catching a touchdown on a similar play from seven yards away one quarter later. It was an excellent performance all around and marked the sixth time in Taylor's career that he's topped 200 yards from scrimmage. |
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Will Mallory Will Mallory Healthy scratch Week 2
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:47 PM
Mallory (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mallory will be a healthy scratch for a second straight week, and his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree will serve as the Colts' backup tight ends behind rookie first-rounder Tyler Warren. |
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Riley Leonard Riley Leonard Emergency QB3 vs. Denver
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:45 PM
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive against the Broncos on Sunday but will serve as the Colts' emergency third-string quarterback.
Analysis: As the emergency third-string quarterback, Leonard will see the field Sunday only if both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson were to leave due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Remains inactive Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:38 PM
Goodson (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Broncos.
Analysis: The reserve running back will sit out for the second time in as many games to open the season due to his elbow issue, despite managing to work back to a full practice Friday. In Goodson's ongoing absence, rookie fifth-round pick DJ Giddens, who recorded 12 carries for 41 yards in the Week 1 win over the Dolphins, once again will operate as the No. 2 back behind Jonathan Taylor. Meanwhile, Goodson will turn his attention to garnering active status for the first time this season in next Sunday's road matchup against the Titans. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Questionable after full practice
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:55 PM
Goodson (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after logging a full practice Friday.
Analysis: Friday's full participation level suggests Goodson's trending in the right direction, but it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared to make his season debut Sunday. Once he's healthy enough to play, Goodson will compete with rookie fifth-round pick DJ Giddens for change-of-pace work behind Jonathan Taylor. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Limited again Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 2:56 PM
Goodson (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Goodson has been limited in practice since the start of the regular season, though he didn't gain clearance to suit up Week 1. Once ready to play, Goodson will join DJ Giddens as a depth backfield option behind starter Jonathan Taylor. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday versus the Broncos. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Limited Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:06 PM
Goodson (elbow) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Goodson was also limited in practice prior to being officially inactive Week 1, so he may need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday in order to gain clearance for Sunday's home game against the Broncos. Once healthy, Goodson will compete with DJ Giddens for reserve touches behind workhorse starter Jonathan Taylor. |
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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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