Colts WR Josh Downs had a solid day despite the switch to QB Anthony Richardson. Going up against the Jets, one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, it was promising for Downs. He caught all five targets for 84 yards and a TD.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson returned to the starting lineup and made no major mistakes to get the win for the Colts. He completed 20-of-30 for 272 yards and a TD. He also ran 10 times for 32 yards and two TDs. Richardson was able to support.
Colts LB E.J. Speed is active for today's game against the Jets. He entered the day questionable with a knee issue but finished the week with a full Friday practice. Use him as planned in IDP lineups.
Colts WR Michael Pittman (back) put in a full week of practice and isn’t listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Jets. With QB Anthony Richardson back under center, though, Pittman is no better than a WR4. He’s finished outside the top 50 WRs in PPR points in four of five games with Richardson this season.
Colts WR Michael Pittman (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. That puts him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Jets, but Pittman is no better than a WR4 with QB Anthony Richardson back at the controls. Rookie Adonai Mitchell figures to revert to the No. 4 spot on the depth chart with Pittman back.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been announced as the starter by HC Shane Steichen. After spending two weeks as the back-up to QB Joe Flacco, Richardson is back in the starting role. The Colts are currently 4-6 and in desperation mode to get back into the playoff hunt in the AFC
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor rushed 21 times for 114 yards in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. He added two fourth-quarter catches for 8 yards.
The Colts have ruled WR Michael Pittman Jr. out for Sunday's game against the Bills. He's officially listed with back and finger injuries and has missed practice all week. The back issue seems to be what's keeping him out this week, though. Pittman returned to last week's game after dislocating the finger.
Colts WR Michael Pittman dislocated a finger on his left hand in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Vikings, he told the media on Wednesday. “(The finger) was like a right angle to my pinky," Pittman explained. “I knew it wasn’t right so I was like, ‘Hey, can you fix this?’ And (the medical staff) popped it back in for me." Pittman returned for the final drive of the Vikings game and is fully expected to play against the Bills this weekend. But it's another issue for a guy who's been battling a back injury for the past month. Pittman has totaled just eight catches for 128 yards and one TD over his last four games. He shouldn't be considered more than a lower-end WR3 right now.
A Colts source tells ESPN's Stephen Holder that the team is "not quitting" on QB Anthony Richardson. "They want Richardson to take a step back, take a break from the pressures of the job and try to grow during this time," Holder adds.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been benched for Joe Flacco ahead of the Week 9 match-up against the Vikings. Richardson completed only 10-of-32 passes in last week's loss to the Houston Texans throwing one TD and one INT. He was also sacked five times in the game.
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor showed no ill effects from his high-ankle sprain in his return on Sunday. He carried 20 times for 105 yards (5.3 YPC) and a TD against a Texans defense that entered allowing just 4.0 yards per carry to RBs. Taylor had four runs of 10+ yards, including a long of 28. He also had a 12-yarder called back by a holding penalty. Taylor handled all 20 RB carries in this one, although he was targeted on just one of QB Anthony Richardson's 32 passes.
Colts DT DeForest Buckner is active for today's game against the Texans. It'll be his first game back from a five-week high ankle sprain, so we'll see if Buckner's back to his full role. But he carries IDP upside anytime he's on the field.
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Texans. He practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday. It looks like Taylor will be at least close to 100% for this one. The matchup is tough against Houston’s third-ranked RB defense, but Taylor belongs back in most fantasy lineups for Week 8.
Colts WR Josh Downs (toe, groin) returned to a full practice on Thursday. He'll play vs. the Texans this weekend but is a shaky fantasy starter with QB Anthony Richardson under center. Downs has posted 3-22-0 and 1-3-0 receiving lines in two games with Richardson this season.
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Texans. RBs sometimes struggle in their first game or two back from high-ankle sprains, and Houston ranks third in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs. So Taylor sits lower than usual in the Week 8 RB rankings, but he still belongs in most fantasy lineups.
Colts WR Josh Downs missed Wednesday's practice and is on the injury report with toe and groin issues. He's been playing through the toe for a couple of weeks now, but the groin is new. We'll see if Downs gets back on the field tomorrow, although he's not a recommended Week 8 fantasy starter. He caught just one of three targets for three yards with Anthony Richardson back under center last week.
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. It was his first official practice since going down in Week 4. We're tentatively expecting Taylor to play vs. the Texans on Sunday, but we'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.
Colts HC Shane Steichen said Monday that he expects RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) to return to practice this week and that he's "very optimistic" Taylor will play against the Texans on Sunday. Taylor has missed the last three games with what was originally called a minor high-ankle sprain. We'll track his progress this week. If Taylor suits up, he should step back into a workhorse role and will be a must-start in Week 8 fantasy lineups.
Colts WRs Josh Downs (toe), Michael Pittman (back), and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are active for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. We’re expecting them to play their usual roles as the team’s top three WRs. But their projections take significant hits with QB Anthony Richardson back at the helm. See where the Colts land in the Week 7 WR Rankings.
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