Former Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor eager to make his Lambeau Field debut with the Colts
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 5-7 · 2ND IN AFC SOUTH
5-7 · 2ND IN AFC SOUTH
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Packers begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers
The Green Bay Packers begin their home schedule Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup of teams that lost their season openersSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Josh Downs - Remains limited at practice Downs (ankle) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Impact Two straight limited sessions to open Week 2 prep offer hope that Downs could suit up Sunday against the Packers after missing last week's season-opening loss to the Texans due to a left high-ankle sprain. However, unless the wideout practices fully Friday, he'll likely head into the weekend with an injury designation.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Kwity Paye - Sidelined at practice Thursday Paye (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Paye has missed back-to-back practices due to a hamstring injury sustained Week 1. In order to suit up Sunday on the road against Green Bay, it seems like Paye will need to at least upgrade to a limited practice session Friday. Laiatu Latu figures to step into an expanded role on defense if Paye misses any time.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Blackmon - Misses Thursday's practice Blackmon (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Blackmon has now missed back-to-back practices, so he may need to participate in at least a limited capacity Friday for any chance of being available for Sunday's road matchup against the Packers. Trevor Denbow and Rodney Thomas will be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps if Blackmon misses any time.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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DeForest Buckner - Game-time decision Buckner (back) did not practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Buckner has yet to practice this week as he continues to tend to a back injury he suffered in Week 1 against the Texans. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Oregon product sit out Friday as well, in an attempt to maximize his recovery time ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. He told Boyd in the locker room that he would be a game-time decision for the matchup and clarity of his status for it probably won't come until the team announces its inactive list about 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron McGrone - Updates injury McGrone suffered a dislocated elbow during training camp, which led to his placement on injured reserve, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact McGrone's injury was previously unknown, but he clarified the issue with Boyd on Thursday. The Michigan product underwent surgery to help repair the injury and plans to return this season. Exactly how much longer he'll be out remains unclear, but his placement on IR before Week 1 means he'll be out at least three more weeks.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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Julian Blackmon - Dealing with shoulder issue Blackmon (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Indianapolis' top strong safety logged 13 total tackles during the team's Week 1 loss, but it appears he may have sustained a shoulder injury in that effort. Blackmon's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether the 26-year-old will be able to suit up for the Colts in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Kwity Paye - Misses Wednesday's practice Paye (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Paye logged 1.0 sack during the Colts' Week 1 loss, but he now appears to be dealing with a hamstring issue that could put his Week 2 status in jeopardy. If the 2021 first-round pick misses more practices throughout the week, expect Laiatu Latu to see increased work with the Colts' first-team defense.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Logs limited practice Downs (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact Downs, who continues to progress in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7, noted per James Boyd of The Athletic, the he felt "70 percent" last week and is now feeling in the "80-90 percent" range. At this stage, the wideout says that the key to him feeling capable of playing this Sunday against the Packers rests in his ability to run and cut without thinking about his ankle.
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Matt Gay - All clear for Week 2 Gay (sports hernia) practiced in full Wednesday.
Impact Gay looks all set to suit up against the Packers on Sunday after having sat out Week 1 while recovering from sports hernia surgery. Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Gay is "good to go" to suit up on the road in Green Bay, per George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin, so fantasy managers should have complete confidence in the starting kicker's availability now that he's practicing without restrictions.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
DeForest Buckner - Stays sidelined Buckner (back) will not practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Impact Buckner suffered the injury late in Week 1's loss to the Texans and is still tending to the injury. However, head coach Shane Steichen was hopeful the veteran would be able to suit up for Week 2 on Monday. His absence Wednesday should probably be taken lightly in any attempt to prognosticate his availability for Sunday's game against the Packers. He'll try to get back on the field Thursday or Friday, but it wouldn't be surprising if Buckner was able to play without practicing this week either.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Gay - Should play Week 2 Head coach Shane Steichen stated that Gay (sports hernia) is "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Packers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Impact Gay is expected to return to practice Wednesday after being out of action since undergoing surgery, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. The Utah product was replaced by Spencer Shrader for Week 1's loss to the Texans, who has since reverted to the team's practice squad. However, an official word on who will be kicking for the Colts in Week 2 won't come until Gay is absent from the team's injury report.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Set for limited practice Downs (ankle) is slated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Downs -- who is bouncing back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7 -- continues to make progress, with his looming practice participation representing a key step toward potentially returning to action this weekend versus the Packers. In the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Texans, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell saw added WR snaps behind top option Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Lammons - Signed to Colts' roster The Colts signed Lammons from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Impact Lammons was unable to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he will join the active roster after JuJu Brents was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Lammons played 22 snaps on special teams in the Colts' 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, and he finished with no tackles. With Brents sidelined, Lammons is expected to provide depth in the Colts' secondary behind corners Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
JuJu Brents - Lands on IR with knee injury Brents was placed on the Colts' injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee injury.
Impact Brents will undergo a procedure for the knee injury he sustained during Sunday's 29-27 loss to Houston. Whether the 2023 second-round pick will return this season will not be known until after the surgery, though Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports that Brents is not dealing with an ACL injury, and the 24-year-old corner could return in mid-December. With Brents sidelined, Kenny Moore could step into the starting corner role opposite Jaylon Jones. Moore played all 79 defensive snaps for the Colts on Sunday and finished with five tackles (four solo).
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
JuJu Brents - Headed for IR Brents (knee) is expected to be placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Brents' injury could be season-ending, and although Rapoport states it will be, James Boyd of The Athletic says the team won't know a timetable for his return until after he undergoes surgery. The specifics of the injury the Kansas State product suffered are also unknown at this point, although Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports it is not an ACL injury and there is a chance Brents could be back in mid-December. It's another tough blow for the promising young cornerback, who missed eight regular-season games in 2023 due to a quadriceps injury. With not much depth at the position, it's not clear where the Colts will turn, with Samuel Womack and Dallis Flowers the only other corners on the current roster other than starter Jaylon Jones and nickelback Kenny Moore.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Mo Alie-Cox - Minimal role on offense Alie-Cox did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Impact Alie-Cox got the start at tight end, but he's almost exclusively a blocking tight end these days as he went out on just seven routes among his 18 snaps on offense. Kylen Granson played more snaps (25) but also had just one target. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the Colts' tight ends may get significant targets.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Mo Alie-Cox - Minimal role on offense Alie-Cox did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Impact Alie-Cox got the start at tight end, but he's almost exclusively a blocking tight end these days as he went out on just seven routes among his 18 snaps on offense. Kylen Granson played more snaps (25) but also had just one target. With the Colts using a more vertical passing attack than last season, none of the Colts' tight ends may get significant targets.
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