NFL Today, Week 8
NFL Today, Week 8NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KHARI WILLIS
Saints lose Jameis Winston to "significant" knee injury
Jameis Winston and Sam Darnold got hurt running the ball and kicker Chris Boswell was injured throwing itNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Titans use late turnovers to pull off 34-31 OT win at Indy
Randy Bullock made a 44-yard field goal with 4:03 left in overtime, capping a wild finish as the Tennessee Titans won 34-31 at IndianapolisOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downgraded to out Willis (calf) won't return Sunday against Tennessee, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.
Impact Willis has been ruled out with a calf problem, and his absence poses a big problem for the Colts, as they'll now be forced to play the rest of the game with George Odum as Willis' replacement. Odum and Andrew Sendejo, the third and fourth safeties on the depth chart, figure to see a sizable increase on snaps as a result.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT ' Khari Willis Intercepts Jimmy Garoppolo's Pass San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo loses grip on a soaked ball for the Indianapolis Colts defense's second interception of the...
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • COLTS.COM
'By far my best performance': Healthy, Colts safety Khari Willis shines against Texans Colts safety Khari Willis struggled while playing through an injury early this season. Now back healthy, Willis played his best game against...
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Khari Willis: Colts at 49ers, Week 7 Indianapolis Colts defensive back Khari Willis speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT ' Khari Willis Hits The Turbo Button On Speedy Sack Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis hits the turbo button on a speedy sack.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts look to rebound, turn around season against Texans
The Indianapolis Colts understand the stakes SundayOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available for MNF Willis (groin) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Willis was considered questionable for Monday's contest and is good to go after practicing as a limited participant all week. The 25-year-old missed Week 4 due to the groin issue but will reclaim his starting role at strong safety at Baltimore.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Monday Willis (groin) has been deemed questionable for Monday's matchup with the Ravens.
Impact The safety was limited participant all week in practice, offering some optimism to his availability for the contest. In three games this season prior to the injury, he made 21 tackles while intercepting a pass. If he can't go Monday, Andrew Sendejo will start in his place.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Players-only meeting helped Colts put season back on track
The Colts called a players-only meeting after their 0-3 start and responded with a win at Miami that could put their season back on trackOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will miss Week 4 Willis (groin) has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Miami.
Impact Willis had a strong Week 3 showing against the Titans before injuring his groin. The strong safety will miss his first game of the season, while Andrew Sendejo is in line to start in relief of the 25-year-old. Willis' next chance to play will be Week 5 at Baltimore.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Long injury list leaves big questions for winless Colts
Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich isn't sure who he'll have for Sunday's game at MiamiSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with groin injury Willis (groin) will be monitored throughout the week, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Willis totaled six tackles before picking up a groin injury during Sunday's contest against the Titans. After playing in every single defensive snap through the first two weeks of the season, he was only able to log 68 percent of the snaps in Week 3. Andrew Sendejo replaced him and would likely draw the start if Willis is unable to go in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Frustrating start has winless Colts seeking jump-start
The Indianapolis Colts are frustrated about being 0-3 for the first time in a decadeSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reels in INT Willis recorded seven solo tackles, a pass breakup and an interception in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
Impact This is Willis' third interception since the start of the 2020 season. The 2019 fourth-round pick is an every-snap player now, and he could have significant IDP upside as long as he stays healthy. He missed two games in each of his first two NFL seasons.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Former Michigan State football S Khari Willis with a big INT Khari Willis picked off Matt Stafford on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Good to go for Week 2 Willis (illness) is listed as active ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
Impact Willis was dealing with an illness this week, but he participated fully in practice Friday and is active for Sunday's contest. The 25-year-old played 54 defensive snaps in Week 1 and registered seven tackles and half a sack.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in pass coverage Willis started at strong safety and had seven total tackles and a QB hit in Sunday's loss to Seattle. He played on all 54 of the defense's snaps, but struggled in pass coverage. He...
Impact Willis hasn't been seen as a liability in pass coverage (he's better against the run), so he should improve. He should compile decent tackle totals for fantasy purposes.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'That's what we do!' Julian Blackmon, Khari Willis are Colts' safeties of the future DeForest Buckner, Darius Leonard and Kenny Moore get the headlines, but the young safety combo could become a major factor on defense.
JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Colts look to shore up offensive, defensive lines in draft
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard see the glaring holesAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Former MSU football star Khari Willis talks about new culture Mel Tucker has been very open about wanting former Spartan players to make their way back to campus to visit the facilities and watch practi...
APRIL 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
DeForest Buckner, Khari Willis Active For Today’s Wild Card Round Matchup Against Bills DeForest Buckner, who was questionable coming into today’s Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury, is offi...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Clears concussion protocol Willis cleared the concussion protocol Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Willis can now be considered fully on track for Saturday's wild-card matchup in Buffalo. The 24-year-old safety generally handles an every-down role on defense, so his presence will be significant as Indianapolis' secondary looks to contain Josh Allen.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
