INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Quarterback Anthony Richardson is activated for Colts-Dolphins matchup

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins after missing the previous two games with an injured right hip

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alec Pierce - Suiting up Sunday Pierce (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Pierce missed practice Thursday due to the shoulder issue, and despite taking a questionable tag into the weekend, he cleared up most of the concern about his health by turning in a full practice Friday. He'll be available Sunday along with fellow wideouts Michael Pittman (back) and Josh Downs (toe) -- who were also listed as questionable -- with Pierce likely to serve as a downfield threat for strong-armed quarterback Anthony Richardson. With 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns through six games, Pierce has fared well with both Richardson and Joe Flacco under center, but he's achieved his production on a likely unsustainable 17.5 yards per target. With steady involvement in the passing game not guaranteed, Pierce profiles as a boom-or-bust fantasy option, with his weekly utility likely hinging on him finding the end zone or making a huge play downfield.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Ready to play Sunday Downs (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Downs was one of three Colts wideouts listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but he, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) will all be available to give quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) his full assortment of weapons in the passing game as he returns from a two-game absence. While Richardson missed Weeks 5 and 6 and most of the Week 3 game with the injury, Downs produced a 24-217-2 receiving line on 30 targets while Joe Flacco presided over the offense. In his lone full game with Richardson this season back in Week 3 against the Bears, Downs was much less productive (three catches for 22 yards on five targets).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Cleared to play Sunday Pittman (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Pittman didn't practice Wednesday and Friday due to the back injury and was listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but a full session Thursday likely cleared up any lingering concern about his health heading into Sunday. Though Pittman is unlikely to face any restrictions with his snaps Sunday, the return of Anthony Richardson (oblique) to the lineup after missing the past two games could limit Pittman's fantasy appeal. While Richardson was healthy and played the entirety of Weeks 1 through 3, Pittman managed just 11 receptions for 88 yards and no touchdowns on 20 targets before he saw his production take off with Joe Flacco directing the offense for most of the past three contests.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Remains likely to play Sunday Pittman (back) remains likely to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This isn't any different than what James Boyd of The Athletic reported Friday, but it's further confirmation that Pittman appears to be on the right side of the questionable tag ahead of Sunday's date with Miami. The Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson under center, which can't be viewed as a positive for Pittman's fantasy prospects after he posted receiving lines of 4-31-0, 3-21-0 and 4-36-0 across Weeks 1-3 with Richardson at the controls. Pittman has 100 yards and/or one touchdown in all three games with Joe Flacco. Pittman also figures to see a good dose of Jalen Ramsey on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce - Likely to play Sunday Pierce (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Pierce got in a full practice Friday but was still listed as questionable to face Miami. On top of Pierce, both Michael Pittman (back) and Josh Downs (toe) are expected to play against the Dolphins. Pierce has been a big-play machine through six weeks, producing a massive 13-368-3 receiving line, but he's done it on relatively low volume, seeing a total of 21 targets. Pierce is a low-floor, high-ceiling fantasy bet.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - On track to play Sunday Downs (toe) is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Additionally, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are both expected to play after all three Colts wideouts were listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. Anthony Richardson is back under center this week for Indianapolis, capping the floors and ceilings of the wide receiver trio. Downs produced a 3-22-0 line on five targets in his lone game with Richardson under center back in Week 3.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • DATA SKRIVE

E.J. Speed - Unlikely to play vs. Miami Speed (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Speed presumably picked up a knee injury during the Colts' Week 6 win over the Titans. He opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday, but he upgraded his practice participation over the next two days and was a full participant in Friday's session. Speed initially drew the questionable tag as a result, but it appears the knee injury is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the regular season. If Speed is indeed inactive for Sunday's contest, Grant Stuard should draw the start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19

Ryan Kelly - Good to go for Sunday Kelly (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Dolphins and is expected to play.

Impact Kelly missed Weeks 4 and 5 with a neck injury and then suffered a calf injury in last week's win over the Titans. He was unable to return for that one, but it's evidently not a serious issue for the Colts' center.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18

Dayo Odeyingbo - Could play in Week 7 Odeyingbo (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Odeyingbo downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he could be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Vanderbilt product is unable to play through his hamstring issue in Week 7, expect 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu to start opposite Kwity Paye as part of Indianapolis' top defensive-end duo.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Likely to play Sunday, barring setback Pittman, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins, is expected to play this weekend as long as he doesn't have a setback with his back injury, James Boyd...

Impact After a back issue emerged for Pittman last week, there was a belief that he'd miss multiple weeks and perhaps even be placed on injured reserve. He was able to buck that report and suit up this past Sunday at Tennessee, logging a healthy 80 percent snap share and gathering in three of five targets for 35 yards and one touchdown. During Week 7 prep, Pittman sandwiched DNPs around a full practice Thursday, ultimately getting a questionable designation ahead of the weekend. Before Pittman was given that tag, though, coach Shane Steichen told Boyd, "Yeah, he'll be out there," in reference to the wide receiver's ability to suit up. A game-time decision thus seems likely for Pittman, and his status will be clarified about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's available, he'll be welcoming back franchise QB Anthony Richardson for the first time since Week 4, and Pittman's usage could be impacted by the fact fellow WRs Josh Downs (toe) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) also are listed as questionable.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce - One of three questionable Colts WRs Pierce (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Pierce, Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman (back) are all listed as questionable. Coach Shane Steichen said Pittman will play despite logging a DNP on Friday, and Pierce also looks more likely than not to suit up, while Downs' status is up in the air after Friday's limited participation. Of the Colts' top three wide receivers, Pierce will likely be the least negatively impacted by Anthony Richardson's (oblique) return under center Sunday, as Pierce has shown good downfield chemistry with both Richardson and Joe Flacco.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Questionable for banged-up Colts Downs (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Downs was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday after failing to practice in any capacity Wednesday. Fellow Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) are listed as questionable as well, but Pierce logged a full practice Friday and coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he expects Pittman to play while providing no such assurances regarding Downs. Even if Downs suits up Sunday, he'll have a low floor with the Colts switching back to Anthony Richardson under center against a Dolphins defense that has allowed only three passing touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Set to play Sunday Sermon (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Sermon has benefited the last two contests with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) sidelined, at least in terms of touches (34 in all), but his efficiency has been lacking to the tune of 2.4 yards per carry and 4.2 yards per catch. Sermon also tended to first a collarbone injury during Week 6 prep and then a knee issue this week, but he was able to increase his activity level from none Wednesday to some Thursday before Friday's full practice. With Taylor out again Sunday, Sermon seems to be the top candidate to pace the Colts backfield, but Tyler Goodson has been far more productive during Taylor's absence, turning 20 touches into 122 yards from scrimmage. Indianapolis also has Evan Hull on the active roster and Salvon Ahmed and Trent Pennix on the practice squad, but the trio have combined for no snaps in any facet this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. - Questionable but expected to play Pittman (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Pittman will play, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pittman played through the back injury and caught the game-winning touchdown in this past Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans. He didn't practice Wednesday or Friday but logged a full session Thursday in between. The wide receiver should continue to tough it out Sunday, but he's less than fully healthy and will be catching passes from Anthony Richardson (oblique) rather than Joe Flacco against a Dolphins secondary that has allowed only three touchdowns through the air this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins RB De'Von Achane clears concussion protocol and hopes to play vs. Colts

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OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeForest Buckner - Could return to practice next week Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he's optimistic Buckner's (ankle) 21-day practice window will open next week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner has missed the Colts' last four games on injured reserve after sustaining an ankle injury in Indianapolis' Week 2 loss to the Packers. However, Steichen's comments Friday suggest Buckner is nearing a return to the field. If the 30-year-old defensive lineman is able to begin practicing next week, the Colts will have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before he reverts to IR.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Lammons - Won't play in Week 7 Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that Lammons (ankle/knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact According to the Colts' Week 7 injury report, Lammons failed to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle issue. It appears the South Carolina product has now moved past his knee injury but will still be sidelined Sunday. Expect David Long to see additional work in the Colts' secondary in Lammons' stead.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Flacco - Back to bench in Week 7 Flacco will return to a backup role Sunday against the Dolphins, as Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Friday that Anthony Richardson (oblique) will start, James Boyd of The...

Impact Richardson's ready to return from a two-game absence, so Flacco will move back to the bench. Flacco filled in admirably with a 7:1 TD:INT over the past three games (two starts). There is a strong argument to be made that the 39-year-old Flacco gives the Colts a better chance to win now, but the team is understandably handing the reins back over to the 22-year-old Richardson, who has higher long-term upside.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor - Won't play Sunday Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Taylor is thus slated to miss his third straight game and will target a potential return to action Oct. 27 against the Texans. In his continued absence, Trey Sermon (knee, provided he's active) and Tyler Goodson are in line to lead the Colts' Week 7 backfield, with Evan Hull on hand. Meanwhile, Salvon Ahmed and Trent Pennix are currently on the team's practice squad.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Confirmed Week 7 starter Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Friday that Richardson (oblique) will start Sunday's game against the Dolphins, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson put forth a full week of practice, paving the way for his return after Joe Flacco filled in admirably during the second-year quarterback's two-week absence. The Dolphins have allowed only three passing touchdowns in five games, so Richardson could find it tough to improve on his 3:6 TD:INT through the air, but his elite rushing ability gives Richardson significant fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE