Team Profile
Indianapolis Colts
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-5.1% 19thOff DVOA
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3.3% 22ndPassing DVOA
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-2.2% 11thRushing DVOA
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0.9% 15thDef DVOA
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11.8% 22ndDef Passing DVOA
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-10.9% 14thDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For22.2 17th
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Points Against25.1 24th
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Yards Per Game335.0 13th
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Yards Allowed Per Game361.0 29th
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson completed just 12 of 24 pass attempts for 109 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. Despite those lackluster numbers, the 22-year-old had a strong fantasy day as he threw two touchdown passes, rushed nine times for 48 yards and a touchdown, while adding a two-point conversion with 12 seconds left in the game that gave the Colts the one-point victory. He also threw two interceptions in the contest. While it hasn't been pretty, the second-year pro has gotten it done for fantasy in two of the last three games since being reinserted as the starter with six TDs combined on the ground and via the pass. However, he'll have a hard time putting up significant numbers in Week 15 when the Colts come out of their bye week, as they will have to travel to Denver to take on the Broncos' pass defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs coming into Week 14.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 13 game against the New England Patriots. Pierce had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 24-year-old will take on an expanded role as the Colts' No. 2 wide receiver behind Michael Pittman Jr. given that Josh Downs (shoulder) is inactive. Pierce typically operates as a deep-threat option within Indianapolis' offense, catching eight passes for 194 yards and one touchdown over the last three weeks. He should be viewed as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football with Downs sidelined.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 13 game against the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Pierce had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 24-year-old is likely headed for an expanded role as the Colts' No. 2 wide receiver behind Michael Pittman Jr. after Josh Downs (shoulder) was already ruled out for this week. Pierce typically operates as a deep-threat option within Indianapolis' offense, catching eight passes for 194 yards and one touchdown over the last three weeks. He should be viewed as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football with Downs sidelined.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 24-year-old is dealing with a foot injury and missed practice during the week as a result. However, the team is expected to have him on the field, which is great news, considering Josh Downs (shoulder) won't be available. Without Downs, Pierce will see an increase in fantasy potential, giving him flex value in all fantasy formats.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has caught just one pass in four of the last five games. In the other contest, the 22-year-old caught six passes for 71 yards and it came in a game in which Michael Pittman Jr. was absent. Pittman is playing Sunday, however, Josh Downs (shoulder) will be absent which should give Mitchell an opportunity to shine again. The 2024 second-round pick can get chunk plays with his speed and has even been used sporadically as a rusher (three carries for 16 yards). Jonathan Taylor hasn't been featured much in the passing game, nor have the tight ends, so most targets should gravitate to the wide receivers. Anthony Richardson will have to remedy his accuracy issues though in order for those targets to translate to receptions, and in a game with a low expected total that could be subject to unfavorable weather conditions, Mitchell only projects as a WR5 this week.