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The Indianapolis Star A disappointing Nyheim Hines season? Bobby Okereke with more tackles than Darius Leonard? Are the Colts headed back to the playoffs?
Browns, Bills, Chiefs and Buccaneers battle atop Week 1 of the Herd Hierarchy
Which teams are the cream of the crop heading into Week 1? Colin Cowherd breaks down the top 10 in his Herd Hierarchy.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Chris Broussard breaks down the five NFL QBs under the most pressure in 2021
Which QBs are under the most pressure going into 2021? "First Things First" cohost Chris Broussard dives into his top five.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Insider: Evolution of Carson Wentz version of Colts offense is likely only beginning The Colts have spent the offseason tailoring the offense to Wentz, but their vision for the system will be tested in the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
2021 Indiana Football Digest Insider - Week Three IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Rock Ya-Sin - Listed as starter Ya-Sin is listed as a starter at cornerback opposite Xavier Rhodes with Kenny Moore at nickelback on the Colts' unofficial depth chart for the season-opening matchup against Seattl...
Impact The 2019 second-round draft pick has struggled in coverage as he allowed a 105.5 passer rating and two touchdowns last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He'll need to improve in pass coverage to maintain the starting role.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Al-Quadin Muhammad - Listed as starter Muhammad is listed as a starter at defensive end opposite Kwity Paye on the Colts' unofficial depth chart for the season-opening matchup against Seattle.
Impact Muhammad averaged 36 defensive snaps per game last season, accruing 23 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble across 16 appearances. The Colts will be counting on Muhammad to make a big improvement in his third season as the team tries to replace Justin Houston and Denico Autry, who combined for 15.5 sacks last season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kwity Paye - Earns starting role Paye will start at defense end opposite Al-Quadin Muhammad for the season-opening matchup against Seattle, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 2021 first-round draft pick had an impressive preseason with two sacks. He won the starting nod over Tyquan Lewis, but both should get significant snaps. The Colts will be counting on Paye to make an immediate impact as a pass rusher after losing Justin Houston and Denico Autry, who combined for 15.5 sacks last season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Every NFL team's 2021 Super Bowl odds, ranked from worst to best bet
With Week 1 here, Jason McIntyre ranks the Super Bowl odds for all 32 NFL teams from worst to best. Here's the breakdown.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Every NFL team's 2021 win totals, ranked from worst to best bet
As the NFL season kicks into gear, Jason McIntyre takes a look at each squad's win total over/under, from worst to best bet.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
3 things to know from Colts unofficial depth chart at running back, corner, defensive end The Colts unofficial depth had some interesting shift at three positions
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Bills, Browns, Titans and Chiefs picked to win AFC divisions on 'First Things First'
Which seven teams will make the playoffs out of the AFC? The "First Things First" crew offers their postseason picks.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Westfield's Jake Gilbert Named 2021 'Coach Of The Week' For Week 3 Jake Gilbert of Westfield High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by CenterPoint Energy, the Indianapolis Colt...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts Sign DT Antwaun Woods To Practice Squad, Release DT Andrew Brown From Practice Squad Woods was previously released Monday when T Eric Fisher was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Marlon Mack - Listed as No. 3 back Mack is listed as the No. 3 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines on the Colts' unofficial Week 1 depth chart released Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official...
Impact While Mack is the most likely candidate to take over as the Colts' early-down back in the event Taylor misses time in 2021, Hines is expected to have more involvement in Indianapolis' weekly game plan in light of his status as the team's top pass-catching option out of the backfield. With that in mind, Hines' presence ahead of Mack on the depth chart comes as little surprise, since Hines projects to play more snaps and hold more fantasy value than Mack -- particularly in PPR formats -- while Taylor is healthy. After Mack went down with a season-ending Achilles' tendon tear Week 1 of last season, head coach Frank Reich often favored a three-man committee headlined by Taylor and featuring doses of Hines and Jordan Wilkins. With Taylor having established himself as the clear No. 1 option, Mack will most likely step into the Wilkins role in 2021, which could translate into a handful of touches per game.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nyheim Hines - Listed as No. 2 back Hines is listed as the No. 2 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and ahead of Marlon Mack on the Colts' unofficial Week 1 depth chart released Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts'...
Impact While Mack is the most likely candidate to take over as the Colts' early-down back in the event Taylor misses time in 2021, Hines is expected to have more involvement in Indianapolis' weekly game plan in light of his status as the team's top pass-catching option out of the backfield. To that end, Hines projects to hold more fantasy value than Mack -- particularly in PPR formats -- while Taylor is healthy, though the Colts aren't expected to phase Mack out of the offense entirely. After Mack went down with a season-ending Achilles' tendon tear Week 1 of last season, head coach Frank Reich often favored a three-man committee headlined by Taylor and featuring doses of Hines and Jordan Wilkins. With Taylor having established himself as the clear No. 1 option, Mack will most likely step into the Wilkins role in 2021, which could translate into a handful of touches per game.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation to operate free food truck in Indianapolis for those in need The Thy Kingdom Crumb food truck, part of Colts' QB Caron Wentz's AO1 Foundation, will begin serving Indianapolis-area locations this fall.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Colts Release First Unofficial Depth Chart of 2021 Regular Season Ahead Of Week 1 Game Vs. Seattle Seahawks The first unofficial Colts' depth chart of the 2021 regular season is here. Check it out below.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Inside the AFC South: Carson Wentz's status, Deshaun Watson's future, Urban Meyer's transition and Titans' pass rush Writers covering the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans share insights and record predictions.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Which NFL teams will make the playoffs this year? Colin Cowherd weighs in
Colin Cowherd breaks down which NFL teams he thinks will make the playoffs and which are headed for an early vacation.SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Can Carson Wentz lead Colts back to playoffs? Insiders predict outcome of all 17 games IndyStar Colts Insiders see very different outcomes to the season
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Why Zach Pascal Does Not Feel Established, And How That Mentality Is Fueling Colts' Wide Receiver Pascal, a former undrafted free agent, is entering his fourth season with the Colts but isn't allowing himself to feel comfortable.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Eric Fisher - Returns from COVID list Fisher (Achilles/illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fisher opened training camp on the PUP list while recovering from a torn Achilles before testing positive for COVID in late August, but he's finally been cleared to practice for Indianapolis. Given he's returning from a serious injury, he may not be available for Week 1 with only one week of practice.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts activate starting left tackle Eric Fisher to 53-man roster after COVID infection Fisher's COVID diagnosis will likely keep him from playing in the season opener, but the Colts appear optimistic he'll be in the lineup soon...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
