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Jack Doyle Continues to be a Safety Blanket
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle caught two passes for 32 yards in the team's preseason matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday. Doyle was the only reliable target for quarterback Andrew Luck, as T.Y. Hilton missed the game with a shoulder issue. Fantasy owners shouldn't be too afraid of recent free agent acquisition Eric […]
TMax-12 6 years agoChristine Michael Gets the Start vs. Ravens
Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael operated as the team's starting running back against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, with the former Seattle Seahawk rushing six times for 12 yards across the first-team offense's five possessions. While Josh Ferguson stole two carries from him, Michael received work as the unquestioned bell-cow and could be the […]
TMax-12 6 years agoAndrew Luck Looks Shaky Against Baltimore
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed six of his 13 pass attempts for 50 yards and an interception against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the preseason. Luck continued his trend of throwing the ball short from the Colts first preseason game and added a costly interception in the red zone in what was […]
TMax-12 6 years agoColts Sign Cobi Hamilton, Waive Tion Green
The Indianapolis Colts have signed wide receiver Cobi Hamilton and waived running back Tion Green, according to George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana. With pass catchers T.Y. Hilton and K.J. Brent banged up with injuries, signing Hamilton was a necessary move to build depth. Hamilton recorded a single catch for eight yards on six targets […]
TMax-12 6 years agoKasen Williams Could Climb Depth Chart
Indianapolis Colts veteran wide receiver Kasen Williams has an opportunity to climb the team's depth chart with the recent string of injuries to pass catchers, according to George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana. The former Seattle Seahawk saw work with the first-team offense after T.Y. Hilton and K.J. Brent both left practice on Saturday with […]
TMax-12 6 years agoT.Y. Hilton Suffers Shoulder Sprain
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (shoulder) suffered a shoulder sprain in the team's joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Head coach Frank Reich told the media that he doesn't believe the injury is serious, but would not elaborate further. An injury to Hilton should signal to Colts brass that they will need […]
TMax-12 6 years agoNyheim Hines Showing Well in Camp
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Nyheim Hines put together a strong performance during a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, catching four passes and scoring two touchdowns while getting reps with the first-team offense. Hines appeared to have some first-game jitters in the Colts' Week 1 preseason matchup, but fantasy owners would do […]
TMax-12 6 years agoK.J. Brent Carted Off Practice Field
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver K.J. Brent (knee) was carted off of the field during a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Brent came up clutching his knee after making a catch and being pushed from behind, but the severity of the injury is unclear. Even though Brent wasn't going to be offering fantasy […]
TMax-12 6 years agoKrishawn Hogan Spotted in Walking Boot
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Krishawn Hogan (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot during joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Hogan reportedly suffered the injury after catching one of his two touchdown passes during Thursday's practice. It seems the Colts wide receiver core can't escape the injury […]
TMax-12 6 years agoEric Ebron Returns to Practice
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron returned to practice on Friday, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. This was expected, as Ebron's absence on Thursday didn't appear to be injury related or caused by anything that would keep him out for an extended period. For fantasy purposes, Ebron remains a TE-2 and should […]
TMax-12 6 years agoKrishawn Hogan Puts in Strong Practice
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Krishawn Hogan put in a strong practice on Thursday, which included catching two touchdown passes, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Hogan played in two games in 2017 before suffering a torn ACL. Despite the buzz, it's safe to say that Hogan will not be any threat to T.Y. […]
TMax-12 6 years agoJordan Wilkins Gets Reps with First-Team Offense
As the rotation in the Indianapolis Colts backfield continues, rookie running back Jordan Wilkins ran with the first-team offense during practice on Thursday. Fellow backfield-mate Christine Michael had been receiving the majority of those reps earlier in the week, but Wilkins getting the early-down work should drive home the point that the competition for the […]
TMax-12 6 years agoEric Ebron Sits Out Of Practice
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron sat out Thursday's practice, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. It is unclear whether Ebron's absence is due to an injury or some other reason, but Keefer believes it is "not expected to be serious." The Colts will be participating in joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens […]
TMax-12 6 years ago2018 ADP Throwdown - Andrew Luck vs. Philip Rivers
Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are […]
TMax-12 6 years agoJordan Wilkins' Stock on the Rise
According to Kevin Bowen of 1070thefan, Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jordan Wilkins has been making a name for himself at training camp and impressing the team's coaching staff. Bowen believes that the Colts have come to trust Wilkins after his strong performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the preseason where he […]
TMax-12 6 years agoChristine Michael Running With First-Team Offense
According to George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana, Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael received plenty of work with the first-team offense during night practice on Tuesday. Michael reportedly busted out a 20-yard touchdown scamper to cap off the first-team offense's initial drive and then nearly caught a red zone touchdown from quarterback Andrew Luck […]
TMax-12 6 years agoColts Sign Tion Green to Bolster RB Core
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Tion Green on Tuesday. The move to sign Green is largely intended to bolster an ailing Colts running back group, as Marlon Mack and Branden Oliver are both currently hobbled by injuries. Green played in five games with the Detroit Lions as a rookie back in 2017 and […]
TMax-12 6 years agoDeon Cain Officially Placed on Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) has officially been placed on Injured Reserve. Losing Cain, who showed a number of flashes in camp, is a major blow to the Colts already below average depth at wide receiver. It's hard to imagine anyone competing with wideout Ryan Grant for the No. 2 spot on […]
TMax-12 6 years agoEric Ebron "Living His Best Life" With Colts
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron has reportedly turned a mental corner after signing with the team this last offseason, according to Stephen Holder of the Indy Star. Ebron was certainly no stranger to hefty criticism from Detroit Lions fans, who booed whenever he made the slightest mistake and eventually got at odds with the […]
TMax-12 6 years agoBranden Oliver Injured on First Day at Colts Camp
Indianapolis Colts running back Branden Oliver was looked at by trainers after going through early drills at training camp on Monday. Oliver tore his right Achilles tendon in the 2016 season, but it is unclear whether the injury he suffered in camp is connected. In total, Oliver has missed 34 games across four NFL seasons, […]
TMax-12 6 years agoColts Sign Branden Oliver, Matt Hazel for Depth
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent running back Branden Oliver and wide receiver Matt Hazel. With the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, Oliver totaled 226 carries for 773 yards and three touchdowns, 55 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown, and nine kickoff returns for 219 yards. The Colts are likely concerned about the durability […]
TMax-12 6 years agoOffenses To Trust and Which Will Bust for 2018 Fantasy Football
It perhaps goes without saying that fantasy owners should look to draft players on high-powered offenses, as they usually offer a bevy of startable assets and have a higher chance for scoring opportunities than most teams. Although stud players can often rise above their circumstances, projecting which teams will prosper on the offensive side of […]
TMax-12 6 years agoQuarterback Stat Sleepers - Adjusted Completion Percentage
There are plenty of factors that go into a fantasy quarterback's success in any given season. While some passers could be said to be more "accurate" than others, what does this really mean? Completion percentage does little to tell us about a quarterback's overall ability in that department because it can easily be skewed by […]
TMax-12 6 years agoDeon Cain Will Miss 2018 Season With Torn ACL
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2018 season. As if the Colts depth at wide receiver could get any worse, the prolific rookie who was turning heads and slowly climbing up the depth chart will not be able to contribute in his […]
TMax-12 6 years agoDeon Cain's Knee Injury Could be Season-Ending
According to Michael Lombardi of The Ringer, rumor has it that Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) could miss the entirety of the 2018 season due to a knee injury he suffered against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Cain had been a standout to this point in training camp and had received buzz […]
TMax-12 6 years agoMarlon Mack Likely to Miss Time with Hamstring Injury
Indianapolis Colts sophomore running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is likely to miss a few weeks with a hamstring strain he suffered in the team's preseason victory over the Seattle Seahawks, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Mack had four carries for nine yards and two receptions for 23 yards before suffering the injury. […]
TMax-12 6 years agoDeon Cain Suffers Knee Injury Versus Seahawks
Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Before leaving the contest, Cain caught one of his two targets for four yards. While he has had a strong training camp to this point, any missed time due to injury is likely to […]
TMax-12 6 years agoAndrew Luck Shows Well in Return to NFL Action
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed six of his nine passes for 64 yards in the team's first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. In his return to NFL action, Luck played two series and looked sharp in head coach Frank Reich's quick-passing scheme. Although he will have to wait for another time […]
TMax-12 6 years agoColts Backing Up Talk of Rotating Running Backs
Through 11 of their 18 training camp practices, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been "backing up their chatter" of using a committee backfield in 2018. While sophomore rusher Marlon Mack appears to be headlining the group, rookies Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins have been showing enough promise to potentially demolish any hopes of a workhorse […]
TMax-12 6 years agoAndrew Luck-T.Y. Hilton Connection Strong as Ever
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich commented that the connection between quarterback Andrew Luck and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is as strong as ever, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070theFan. "[Hilton] might not always run the route exactly how you’re going to coach him to do it," Luck reportedly said to Reich, "but I promise […]
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