INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Kylen Granson - No receptions in season opener Granson did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Impact Granson played on 25 of the offense's 45 snaps but went out on just 13 routes, per Pro Football Focus. Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end but also had 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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Kylen Granson - No receptions in season opener Granson did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Impact Granson played on 25 of the offense's 45 snaps but went out on just 13 routes, per Pro Football Focus. Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end but also had 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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Ashton Dulin - Scores TD in season opener Dulin had one reception for a 54-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Impact Dulin played on 11 of the offense's 45 snaps as he got time as the fourth receiver. He played more snaps than Anthony Gould (seven) among the reserve receivers. Dulin is unlikely to play a major role if the top three or four receivers (Josh Downs could return this week from an ankle injury) are healthy.

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Ashton Dulin - Scores TD in season opener Dulin had one reception for a 54-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Impact Dulin played on 11 of the offense's 45 snaps as he got time as the fourth receiver. He played more snaps than Anthony Gould (seven) among the reserve receivers. Dulin is unlikely to play a major role if the top three or four receivers (Josh Downs could return this week from an ankle injury) are healthy.

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Packers won't place Love on IR as Willis prepares to start Sunday's game against the Colts

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team doesn’t plan to put Jordan Love on injured reserve

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Trey Sermon - Minimal involvement in Week 1 loss Sermon did not log a rushing attempt or draw a target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Sermon handled the No. 2 role behind Jonathan Taylor versus Houston, playing five offensive snaps while Tyler Goodson didn't take the field. No running back aside from Taylor, who rushed 16 times for 48 yards and a touchdown, factored into the game plan for Indianapolis' opener, but Sermon should mix in more frequently going forward. More opportunities could come Week 2 against a Packers defense that allowed 132 yards from scrimmage and three TDs to Saquon Barkley in Week 1.

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Trey Sermon - Minimal involvement in Week 1 loss Sermon did not log a rushing attempt or draw a target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Sermon handled the No. 2 role behind Jonathan Taylor versus Houston, playing five offensive snaps while Tyler Goodson didn't take the field. No running back aside from Taylor, who rushed 16 times for 48 yards and a touchdown, factored into the game plan for Indianapolis' opener, but Sermon should mix in more frequently going forward. More opportunities could come Week 2 against a Packers defense that allowed 132 yards from scrimmage and three TDs to Saquon Barkley in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce's fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce spent his first two NFL seasons showing promise

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DeForest Buckner - Hopeful for Week 2 Head coach Shane Steichen is hopeful Buckner (back) will be able to play this Sunday against the Packers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Buckner left late in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans, recording six total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, before his exit. Any missed time for the Oregon product, whom Steichen described as "tough as nails" when discussing his potential Week 2 availability, would be a major blow for the Colts' defense. Buckner's practice status in the days ahead may help shed some light on how likely he'll be to play against Green Bay, but it is also possible he could just suit up without practicing this week.

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DeForest Buckner - Hopeful for Week 2 Head coach Shane Steichen is hopeful Buckner (back) will be able to play this Sunday against the Packers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Buckner left late in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans, recording six total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, before his exit. Any missed time for the Oregon product, whom Steichen described as "tough as nails" when discussing his potential Week 2 availability, would be a major blow for the Colts' defense. Buckner's practice status in the days ahead may help shed some light on how likely he'll be to play against Green Bay, but it is also possible he could just suit up without practicing this week.

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Matt Gay - Could return Week 2 Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that Gay (hernia) will continue to be monitored throughout the week, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Gay was unable to suit up for Indianapolis' Week 1 contest due to a hernia, but it appears he could be moving past the issue soon. If the week progresses and Gay is still sidelined, expect Spencer Shrader to assume the Colts' kicking duties again in Week 2 after converting all three of his extra-point attempts Sunday.

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Matt Gay - Could return Week 2 Head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Gay (sports hernia) will continue to be monitored throughout the week, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Gay wasn't able to play in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Texans while he recovered from the sports hernia procedure he underwent shortly after Indianapolis' preseason finale, but the veteran kicker looks like he could move past the issue soon. The Colts will monitor Gay's activity in practice this week before determining his availability for Sunday's game in Green Bay, but if he's unable to kick this weekend, Indianapolis would likely elevate Spencer Shrader from the practice squad once again. Shrader converted all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 29-27 loss to Houston.

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Josh Downs - Being monitored for Week 2 Coach Shane Steichen said Monday the Colts will monitor Downs (ankle) heading into the team's Week 2 road matchup against the Packers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin...

Impact Downs was held out of Indianapolis' 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, but it sounds like he could have a chance to return Week 2 at Green Bay. With Downs sidelined, Alec Pierce was able to translate his increased opportunities into a huge impact, securing all three of his targets for 125 yards and a touchdown. Even if Downs is healthy Week 2, Pierce's impressive performance leaves the Colts with a crowded wide receiver room, with Michael Pittman atop the depth chart and rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell having drawn five targets Week 1.

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Josh Downs - Being monitored for Week 2 Coach Shane Steichen said Monday the Colts will monitor Downs (ankle) heading into the team's Week 2 road matchup against the Packers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin...

Impact Downs was held out of Indianapolis' 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, but it sounds like he could have a chance to return Week 2 at Green Bay. With Downs sidelined Alec Pierce was able to translate his increased opportunities into a huge impact, securing all three of his targets for 125 yards and a touchdown. Even if Downs is healthy Week 2, Pierce's impressive performance leaves the Colts with a crowded wide receiver room, with Michael Pittman atop the depth chart and rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell having drawn five targets Week 1.

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E.J. Speed - Double-digit stops in loss Speed compiled 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Speed had somewhat of a breakout season last year, his fifth in the league, earning a larger role which saw him hit the century mark in tackles for the first time in his career. His performance in Week 1 has him well on the way to doing so again in 2024.

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Julian Blackmon - Productive in loss Blackmon recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Blackmon led the defense with 10 solo stops, although he was second to Nick Cross in total tackles. Despite the loss, it was a productive day from a fantasy perspective for the Utah product, who will look to carry over that momentum into Week 2 against the Packers.

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Julian Blackmon - Productive in loss Blackmon recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Blackmon led the defense with 10 solo stops, although he was second to Nick Cross in total tackles. Despite the loss, it was a productive day from a fantasy perspective for the Utah product, who will work to maintain that productivity in a win Week 2 against the Packers.

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Nick Cross - Reaches double-digit tackles Cross recorded 14 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Cross was able to beat out Rodney Thomas for the starting free safety job in training camp and proved why in Week 1. His 14 stops were a single-game career high and may put him on the IDP radar. It'll be worth monitoring his performance in the weeks ahead, starting with Week 2 against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Cross - Reaches double-digit tackles Cross recorded 14 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Cross was able to beat out Rodney Thomas for the starting free safety job in training camp and proved why in Week 1. His 14 stops were a single-game career-high and may put him on the IDP radar. It'll be worth monitoring his performance in the weeks ahead, starting with Week 2 against the Packers.

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Drew Ogletree - Quiet day Ogletree played just 10 snaps on offense and didn't see a target in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Ogletree's small role on offense isn't necessarily surprising, considering he's operating as the No. 3 man on the team's tight-end depth chart. He'll likely need an injury to Kylen Granson or Mo Alie-Cox to find himself as a larger part of the Colts' offense. However, he does remain a regular part of the team's special-teams unit.

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Drew Ogletree - Quiet day Ogletree played just 10 snaps on offense and didn't see a target in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Ogletree's small role on offense isn't necessarily surprising, operating as the No. 3 man on the team's tight end depth chart. He'll likely need an injury to Kylen Granson or Mo Alie-Cox to find himself as a larger part of the Colts' offense. However, he does remain a regular part of the team's special teams unit.

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Tyler Goodson - Not in the gameplan Goodson didn't see any snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Goodson won the team's No. 3 running back role, but that didn't allow him to see any snaps on offense in Week 1. Jonathan Taylor dominated the team's backfield reps while playing 95 percent of the snaps, with Trey Sermon picking up the other five percent. The Iowa product will likely not see many opportunities moving forward unless there is an injury to Taylor or Sermon, or if he can impress enough in practice to earn a larger role.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Goodson - Not in the gameplan Goodson didn't see any snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact Goodson won the team's No. 3 running back role, but that didn't allow him to see any snaps on offense in Week 1. Jonathan Taylor dominated the team's backfield reps, playing 95 percent of the team's snaps on offense, with Trey Sermon picking up the other 5 percent. The Iowa product will likely not see many opportunities moving forward unless there is an injury to Taylor or Sermon, or if he can impress enough in practice to earn a larger role.

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DeForest Buckner - Exits with back injury Buckner left Sunday's loss to Houston with a back injury and did not return, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports. He had six total tackles, 1.5 sacks and a tackle for...

Impact The extent of Buckner's injury isn't clear. He was his usual disruptive force in Sunday's game, so any missed time will impact the Indy defense.

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NFL Week 1 highlights: Lions beat Rams in overtime; Bears, Bucs secure wins

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