Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
AFC South | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
22.18
Rank: 17th
Avg Yds
348.82
Rank: 14th
Avg PYds
211.71
Rank: 26th
Avg RYds
137.12
Rank: 7th
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Posted 4/26/2025 8:18 pm GMT
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 189th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Leonard seems to be on track to be the No. 3 quarterback for the Colts in 2025 with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones competing for the starting job. He has the chance to become a starter in the future but can be avoided in fantasy leagues at this time.
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Posted 4/26/2025 6:39 pm GMT
Kansas State RB DJ Giddens was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 151st overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Giddens probably will not see much playing time behind Jonathan Taylor but could compete for the No. 2 running back job during training camp. He probably can be avoided in leagues this upcoming season unless Taylor suffers an injury.
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Posted 4/25/2025 6:53 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren was "targeted" by the team for months leading up to the draft, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who says that with his skills as both a blocker and pass catcher, Warren will "rarely leave the field" as a rookie.
Huddle Up: The days of rookie tight ends failing to make an impact are over as we've seen in recent years with Kyle Pitts (68-1,026-1), Sam LaPorta (86-889-10), and Brock Bowers (112-1,194-5) all delivering TE1 value right out of the gate. Warren has a chance to join them after the Colts finished last in the NFL in tight end receptions a year ago. His blocking should help open things up for Jonathan Taylor, and his hands could make him a nice intermediate target for Anthony Richardson (or even Daniel Jones). There's TE1 potential here, though he might be better viewed as a TE2 entering the season.
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Posted 4/22/2025 6:28 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) opted against back surgery this offseason and told reporters on Tuesday, April 22, that he was cleared to play and practice in March.
Huddle Up: Between his early-season back injury and the erratic play of Anthony Richardson, Pittman was facing long odds in terms of meeting expectations in fantasy in 2024. Assuming the back is no longer an issue, the Colts should get slightly better play at the quarterback position this season - whether it comes in the form of Richardson improving as a result of working with a biometrics coach or Daniel Jones playing well enough to win the job. Regardless, Pittman should be considered a decent fantasy WR3 option in early drafts.
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Posted 4/21/2025 10:13 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he believes there is a good chance that both QB Anthony Richardson and QB Daniel Jones will see playing time in 2025.
Huddle Up: Richardson and Jones will compete for the starting job leading up to the 2025 season, so fantasy players will need to monitor the situation. Richardson likely has more fantasy value than Jones at this point, but neither may be more than a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
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Posted 3/11/2025 5:52 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will not ask for a trade even though the team is adding QB Daniel Jones to compete with him, according to his agent.
Huddle Up: Richardson's play has been inconsistent since entering the NFL but will have a chance to compete with Jones for the starting job during training camp. Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation because Richardson will have some fantasy value if he plays.
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Posted 3/11/2025 3:13 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Daniel Jones (Vikings) agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, March 11. The deal can be worth $17.7 million and includes $13.15 million fully guaranteed.
Huddle Up: He'll be in the running to start with Anthony Richardson on a solid roster. Whoever wins the job could be a matchup play most weeks and a solid QB2.
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Posted 3/09/2025 11:20 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones is expected to receive the most interest from the Vikings and Indianapolis Colts when free agency begins, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Jones probably will not be able to find a guaranteed starting job in free agency but probably will have the chance to compete for a starting job with a team. He will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in leagues if he starts in 2025.
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Posted 2/27/2025 11:14 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson plans to work out with Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen at some point this offseason, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
Huddle Up: Richardson is expected to have competition for the starting job next season so working with Allen should help him improve his play. He is a solid fantasy option when playing and could be at least a high-end No. 2 quarterback if he starts.
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Posted 2/25/2025 9:50 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will indeed face an open competition for the starting job after previous speculation, general manager Chris Ballard confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Colts will bring in a player to challenge him, likely in free agency, according to The Athletic's Zak Keefer.
Huddle Up: Richardson has flashed a few times as a pro, but injuries and erratic play have him fighting for the starting gig. Taking a step forward in Year 3 starts with fending off the unnamed competition by way of being more accurate as a passer. One has to expect the organization prefers the former first-rounder wins given the investment. Until we know more, the reality is Richardson's fantasy draft stock is at its lowest point over his short career.
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Posted 2/18/2025 6:29 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Adonai Mitchell finished 149th of 158 receivers (min. 10 targets) in catch percentage last season at 41.8%. Nonetheless, the Colts remain bullish on his ability to be a good receiver. "Just young. Like any young player, there's going to be a maturation process with him. And he definitely had some really strong moments, but we need more consistent moments from him," general manager Chris Ballard said last month.
Huddle Up: Mitchell did not get much help from Anthony Richardson, but his quarterback's accuracy issues were only part of the problem. His drop rate on 55 targets wasn't bad (7.3%), but he also didn't help himself with the occasional sloppy route. Mitchell is a freaky athlete but a raw receiver, so he should get plenty of time to prove himself so long as he continues to show some growth. It might be a bit premature to put him on sleeper lists for next season, but it wouldn't be shocking if he ended up doubling last year's reception total (23).
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Posted 2/06/2025 11:45 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ranked third in the NFL with 859 rushing yards before contact during the 2024 season.
Huddle Up: Taylor missed a few games because of injury but still finished fourth in the league with 1,431 rushing yards. He should continue to be a significant part of the Colts offense next season and should be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
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Posted 1/21/2025 7:00 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson told ESPN.com's Stephen Holder that he expects to work with biometric expert Chris Hess this offseason. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen recently credited Hess as being "the most influential person in my mechanical career" after Hess refined some parts of Allen's throwing motion during the early part of his pro career.
Huddle Up: Richardson saw his completion percentage drop to 47.7% in his first extended action as a pro in 2024 (11 games) after logging just four starts as a rookie. Allen noted that Hess helped him realize that his hip was too often out in front of his arm when throwing, which largely contributed to how often he was inaccurate in his early years with the Bills. It should come as no surprise if Hess reaches a similar conclusion about Richardson, who is a massively talented player with relatively little football experience and poor fundamentals. The good thing about Richardson this season - as it relates to fantasy - is that his cost will be low enough to draft as a QB2, which should be enough to make him a massive bargain if Hess can work his magic on him.
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Posted 1/10/2025 11:55 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson likely will have competition for the quarterback job next season, according to general manager Chris Ballard. Ballard said Richardson needs to work on his durability and accuracy this offseason.
Huddle Up: Richardson was limited to 11 games this season and has only played 15 games in two seasons. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in those games and has a completion percentage of 50.6%. His running ability helps his value and probably will be the leading candidate for the job during training camp. He can be at least a high-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts next season.
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Posted 1/10/2025 11:43 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) will not need to undergo back surgery this offseason, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Huddle Up: Pittman was on the injury report for most of the season because of the injury, but it seems like rest will help the injury heal. He saw his numbers dip this season but should still be a big part of the passing game next season. He likely will be drafted in all fantasy leagues next season.
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Posted 1/06/2025 10:26 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) said he played this season with a fractured back and that he may need offseason surgery to repair the injury.
Huddle Up: Pittman did see his numbers drop in 2024, but the injury likely was a factor in his play. He should be ready for the start of training camp if he does undergo surgery and probably will be one of the main options in the passing game in 2025. He can be at least a flex option in most weeks next season.
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Posted 1/05/2025 3:51 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Khalil Herbert rushed 20 times for 69 yards and caught seven passes for 14 yards in a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Herbert started in place of the injured Chase Brown, and while he didn't provide any explosive plays, did show he can handle a heavy workload if called upon.
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Posted 1/04/2025 2:26 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18, and the Jaguars are allowing the most passing yards per game in the league this season.
Huddle Up: It has been a disappointing season for Pittman, but he had nine catches for 109 yards and a score last week with Joe Flacco under center. Flacco is starting again in the finale, and Pittman has a golden opportunity to cap a down year on a high note.
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Posted 1/03/2025 9:37 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Downs has caught nine passes in three games since returning from injury and has been targeted eight times over the last two games. He probably will see a handful of targets this week and could be a possible flex option in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/03/2025 9:35 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Joe Flacco will receive another start with Richardson unable to play. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his limited playing time this season and probably should be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/02/2025 9:34 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Pittman was a big part of the passing game last week and should see a decent amount of targets again this week. He can be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/02/2025 9:33 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Downs should see his normal workload this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars but has not posted big numbers over the last few weeks. He could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues this week.
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Posted 1/02/2025 5:45 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) is not practicing Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: It seems Richardson is trending toward ending the season on the sideline. Joe Flacco will be in line to start if Richardson can't go, making the veteran a high-end QB2 option for the finale.
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Posted 1/01/2025 9:22 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Colts did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Pittman is coming off one of his best games of the season and has been targeted at least seven times in five of the last six games. He should see a handful of targets this week and can be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/01/2025 9:00 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Colts did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Downs has caught three passes in each of his last four games but has been held to under 35 yards in three of those games. He probably will see a handful of targets in Week 18 but is probably only a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
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Posted 1/01/2025 8:59 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Colts did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: The Colts have indicated that Richardson has a chance to play this week, so fantasy players will need to check on his status over the next few days. He can be a possible low-end No. 1 quarterback in deeper leagues if he is able to play.
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Posted 12/29/2024 11:07 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs caught three passes for 22 yards against the New York Giants in Week 17. He was targeted four times during the game.
Huddle Up: Downs was a big part of the passing game earlier in the season but has been held to under 40 yards in three of the last four games. He will see a handful of targets next week but can be avoided in most leagues.
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