INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Mo Alie-Cox - No receptions in win Alie-Cox did not have a reception and just one target in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Alie-Cox had some relevance in the passing game the past two weeks with Joe Flacco at quarterback (six receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown) but was back to mostly a blocking tight end with Anthony Richardson as the starter. Alie-Cox has just one reception in games started by Richardson.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will Mallory - Gets second reception of season Mallory had one reception for five yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Mallory was the only indy tight end with a reception amid an anemic passing attack under quarterback Anthony Richardson. Mallory played just four snaps on offense and is No. 4 on the depth chart among tight ends, so his upside is limited in the offense.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Adonai Mitchell - Two receptions in win Mitchell had two receptions for 30 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Mitchell played on just 14 of the offense's 62 snaps operating as the No. 4 receiver but was second on the team in targets. He's developed a rapport with Anthony Richardson on deep passes, but may not get many targets unless the Colts are playing from far behind.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Colts need to stick with Anthony Richardson despite his uneven play

Anthony Richardson is back for the Indianapolis Colts, and back to putting up unimpressive numbers

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Downs - Just one reception in win Downs had just one reception for three yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Anthony Richardson struggled in the passing game by going 10-of-24 for just 129 yards leaving little production for Downs and the Indy wideouts. Downs had 16 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown the prior two weeks with Joe Flacco at quarterback, but has had little production with Richardson under center. Downs had just three receptions for 22 yards Week 3 against Chicago in Richardson's other full start with Downs also healthy. Downs looks like a risky fantasy option with Richardson as the starter as a result.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce - Two receptions in win Pierce had two receptions for 15 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact It was a bounceback performance after he didn't have a catch or target in a Week 6 win at Tennessee. However, he could have had a better game if not for a drop on a wide open, easy target. Pierce remains one of Anthony Richardson's favorite targets, but is going to be a boom-or-bust option for fantasy purposes each week as is he's mostly a deep threat in the offense.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner - Close to return to practice Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that he was "optimistic" about Buckner (ankle) returning to practice ahead of Week 8, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner has been sidelined for the Colts' last five games as he's been nursing an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay, but it now seems like he could be trending towards coming back soon. Indianapolis' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will provide more insight into his availability for Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor - Hopeful to practice this week Colts head coach Shane Steichen said he's "optimistic" that Taylor (ankle) will resume practicing this week, with a divisional matchup against the Texans on deck Sunday, James Boyd...

Impact Taylor hasn't practiced in any capacity since suffering a right high-ankle sprain that's forced him to sit out Indianapolis' last three games, so it would represent significant progress to see him handling even limited reps when the team gets back on the practice field Wednesday. Trey Sermon has averaged just 2.9 YPC with Taylor sidelined the last three weeks, though Tyler Goodson has managed more competent production and scored his first career touchdown Week 7 against Miami. The extent of Taylor's practice activity will need to be closely monitored, but his return would provide the Colts a much-needed boost against Houston if he's able to play.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gay - Busy in close win Gay made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Dolphins.

Impact Gay started the scoring for Indianapolis at the end of the first half with a 52-yard field goal, his first make from 50-plus yards this season. He's now attempted multiple field goals without a miss in three straight contests and will at least have favorable conditions on his side in Week 8 at Houston.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gay - Busy in close win Gay made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Dolphins.

Impact Gay started the scoring for Indianapolis at the end of the first half with a 52-yard field goal, his first make from 50-plus yards this season. He's now attempted multiple field goals without a miss in three straight contests and will at least have favorable conditions on his side in Week 8 at Houston.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 7 highlights: Russell Wilson wins Steelers debut, Lions edge Vikings

Week 7 of the NFL season continued on Sunday. Here are the top plays of the day from start to finish.

OCTOBER 21

Russell Wilson flashes vintage form, and what else we learned in Week 7

FOX Sports' NFL experts pinpoint what we learned about each team from Sunday's games and what that means going forward.

OCTOBER 21

Dolphins looking for ways to get Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle more involved after 16-10 loss to Colts

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wants his top offensive playmakers more involved — even when defenses make that difficult on Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as the Indianapolis Co...

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Pittman Jr. - Productive on low volume Pittman caught three of five targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact As expected. Pittman didn't see significant target volume with Anthony Richardson back under center for the Colts, but the wideout was able to make an impact with a 33-yard grab just before halftime and a 21-yard catch in the fourth quarter that each helped set up field goals. Pittman put together a 14-185-2 line on 22 targets over three games with Joe Flacco at the helm of the offense, but if he continues to show increased chemistry with Richardson on deep balls, he might be able to maintain that level of production.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Goodson - Scores first career TD Goodson carried the ball 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact While Trey Sermon got the start in place of Jonathan Taylor (ankle), it was Goodson who had the more productive day out of the backfield, capping his performance with a seven-yard run in the third quarter that resulted in his first career NFL touchdown. Taylor could return in Week 8 for a tilt against the Texans, but if he's not ready to go, coach Shane Steichen might decide to ride the hot hand between Goodson and Sermon again, making both backs volatile fantasy options.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Takes back seat Sunday Sermon carried the ball eight times for 36 yards and caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) still sidelined, Sermon got the start in the Colts' backfield but surprisingly played second fiddle to Tyler Goodson -- Goodson saw 14 carries and turned them into 51 yards and his first career TD. Taylor could be back in Week 8 against the Texans, but if he's not ready to go, coach Shane Steichen might decide to ride the hot hand between Sermon and Goodson again, making both backs volatile fantasy options.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Ekes out win in return Richardson completed 10 of 24 passes for 129 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins. He added 56 rushing yards on 14 carries.

Impact The second-year quarterback had another poor statistical performance in his first game action since suffering an oblique strain in Week 4, but there were some glimmers of hope. Richardson looked more comfortable throwing the ball in the second half as he led Indianapolis to 13 straight points, and coach Steve Steichen was more willing to call designed runs for the mobile QB -- his 14 carries were a season high. and his 56 yards led the team while tying his season high. Most importantly, Richardson came out of the game healthy, setting him up for a clash with the Texans in Week 8.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

QB Richardson's late scoring drives send Colts past Dolphins 16-10

Tyler Goodson ran for one touchdown and Anthony Richardson led the Indianapolis Colts on two fourth-quarter scoring drives to earn a 16-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaylon Carlies - Won't return against Miami Carlies has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact Carlies left Sunday's game with what was initially reported as a calf injury. However, he has now been diagnosed with an ankle injury after being checked on by trainers, and the injury is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of the contest. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson will get snaps with the first-team offense for the rest of Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Carlies - Leaves game with calf injury Carlies is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a calf injury, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Carlies got the start at linebacker for the injured E.J. Speed (knee), but the former was forced to leave Sunday's contest after injuring his calf. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson should see additional snaps at linebacker alongside starters Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi while Carlies is sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Carlies - Will start vs. Miami Charlis will start at linebacker in place of E.J. Speed (knee) for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Carlies, the Colts' fifth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, has split his time evenly between defense and special teams this season. However, he will get his first-career start Sunday alongside Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi in Speed's absence. Carlies has accrued 16 tackles (nine solo) and one pass breakup through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Speed - Ruled out for Week 7 Speed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Speed initially drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a full practice Friday. However, the knee injury was severe enough for him to be downgraded to doubtful Saturday, and the 2019 fifth-round pick will officially miss his first game of the regular season. Expect Grant Stuard to start alongside Segun Olubi and Zaire Franklin for Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dayo Odeyingbo - Will play through hamstring issue Odeyingbo (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Odeyingbo picked up a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Titans. He finished the week as a DNP on Friday, but the 2021 second-round pick will play through the injury for Sunday's game. Odeyingbo has accrued 11 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE