KYLEN GRANSON NEWS

Two catches in OT loss Granson caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Impact Granson finished with one more target and two fewer yards than fellow tight end Jelani Woods. The 6-foot-7 Woods appears to have more long-term upside than Granson, who is undersized for a tight end at 6-foot-2 and has yet to score a touchdown in his NFL career.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six targets in return from illness Granson was in the starting lineup at tight end and had four receptions for 19 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss at Dallas.

Impact Granson returned after missing one game due to an illness and resumed his spot as the top tight end in the passing game. Granson led the tight ends in snaps, routes run and targets. However, he didn't gain many yards given the struggles of the Indy passing game. He doesn't have a lot of upside given that Indianapolis splits playing time in the passing game between Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full particant in walkthrough Granson (illness) was listed as a full participant during Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact Granson was inactive for Week 12 due to an illness, which led to a breakout game for Jelani Woods (shoulder). Now that Granson is healthy, he'll look to reclaim his spot as the Colts' top tight end against the Cowboys, especially if Woods (quad/shoulder), who didn't practice Wednesday, is unavailable for Week 13.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Granson (illness) inactive for Monday night's game against the Steelers.

Impact With Granson out, look for Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods to handle the bulk of the Colts' tight end snaps in Week 12, with Nikola Kalinic in reserve. Granson will now target a potential return to action in Week 13 versus the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now listed as doubtful Granson (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday night's game against the Steelers.

Impact Granson, who didn't practice this past week, had been listed as questionable, but with the downgrade to doubtful, the tight end is trending toward missing Monday's contest. If Granson is unavailable, the stage would be set for Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods to handle the bulk of the Colts' TE snaps in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Monday Granson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Steelers, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.

Impact Granson was absent from all three practices of Week 12 prep due to an illness, but the Colts will give him a bit more time before making a decision on his availability. If he's able to suit up Monday, he'll join Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods in a timeshare at tight end for Indianapolis, which so far has resulted in a 25-249-0 line on 32 targets for Granson this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Granson (illness) missed practice again Friday.

Impact Granson now has just one more chance to return to practice ahead of Monday's game against the Steelers. If the 2021 fourth-round pick is unable to suit up for the contest, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods would be in line to handle the bulk of the Colts' available snaps at tight end.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on practice estimate Granson (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's walk-through.

Impact The tight end now has two more chances to return to practice before the Colts' final injury report is submitted ahead of Monday night's game against the Steelers. Through 11 contests, Granson -- who caught his only target for 16 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Eagles -- has caught 25 of his 32 targets for 249 yards, but he's been a hit-or-miss option of late, while working in a tight end time share with Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Boyd: Colts estimated practice report: DNPs: DT... - The Athletic Colts estimated practice report: DNPs: DT DeForest Buckner (ribs), TE Kylen Granson (illness), C Ryan Kelly (shoulder/knee), DE Kwity Paye (...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

One catch in Week 11 Granson caught his only target for 16 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Granson has yet to find the end zone in his second NFL season, nor has he carved out a consistent pass-catching role in the Colts' run-first offense. The tight end has been held to two or fewer catches in seven of 11 games heading into a Week 12 home game against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Kylen Granson's deft toe-tapping catch nets 16 yards for Colts Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson's deft toe-tapping catch nets 16 yards.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Mic'd Up: Kylen Granson, Week 10 at Las Vegas Tight end Kylen Granson was wired for sound during the Colts' trip to Las Vegas against the Raiders in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Kylen Granson: Media Availability, November 14 Tight end Kylen Granson meets with the media assessing the Colts' Week 10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Four catches against Vegas Granson caught all four of his targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.

Impact With Jelani Woods (shoulder) inactive and Mo Alie-Cox dealing with an ankle injury in practice during the week, Granson wound up with less competition for targets than usual at tight end and had one of his best games of the season. The 2021 fourth-round pick is still looking for his first career TD in the NFL, but he continues to tease some intriguing upside. Even with Matt Ryan back under center for the Colts, however, the team's offense may struggle to move the ball in Week 11 against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylen Granson: Colts at Raiders Postgame Tight end Kylen Granson meets with the media following Sunday's 25-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • COLTS.COM

No receptions in loss Granson did not have a reception and just one target in Sunday's loss at New England.

Impact Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end and played more snaps than Granson (34 to 26) but they were closer in routes (19 to Alie-Cox and 17 for Granson). Jelani Woods played 18 snaps before exiting with a shoulder injury. Granson looked to be leading the trio in the passing game, but he took a step back last week and Indy's passing woes make any of the tight ends a long shot each week for viable fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three receptions Sunday Granson had three receptions for 11 yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Washington.

Impact While Mo Alie-Cox got the start at tight end, Granson had the most snaps on offense (32, compared to 29 for Alie-Cox) and went out on about the same number of routes (12, compared 13 for Alie-Cox and 10 for Jelani Woods). There were not any major changes in tight end usage, despite the change to Sam Ehlinger at quarterback. Granson looks to lead the trio, and none of the three are used much except for an occasional end-zone target.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylen Granson: Colts vs. Commanders, Week 8 Tight end Kylen Granson meets with the media ahead of the Colts' week 8 game versus the Washington Commanders.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Just one target Sunday Granson had one reception for six yards on his lone target in Sunday's loss at Tennessee.

Impact Granson led Indy's tight ends in routes run (18, compared to 15 for Mo Alie-Cox and 14 for Jelani Woods), but Indy's passing game couldn't get on track. None of the three tight ends were a factor Sunday with a combined two receptions and three targets. Granson still looks like the top receiving tight end, but all three are splitting the targets and there will be games like Sunday where none are a factor.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Thursday Granson (neck) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact With his full return to practice Granson is all but locked into Sunday's game against Tennessee. The Colts are committed to forging Granson into their primary pass-catching tight end, though through 23 career games productive results have not yet surfaced.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Granson (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Granson logged 31 of a possible 81 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's win over the Jaguars en route to catching all four of his targets for 38 yards. Through six games, Granson has caught 16 of his 22 targets for 159 yards, while working in a tight end time share that also includes Mo Alie-Cox (11/136/2) and Jelani Woods (5/73/3).

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylen Granson: Media Availability, October 17 Tight end Kylen Granson meets with the media assessing Sunday's Week 6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Leads tight end group in win Granson started at tight end and had four receptions for 38 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

Impact Granson got the start, played the most snaps and went out on the most routes among Colts tight ends. He played 31 snaps and ran 25 routes, compared to Jelani Woods (31 snaps, 24 routes) and Mo Alie-Cox (28 snaps, 13 routes). Each TE has alternated big weeks, but Alie-Cox didn't have a target, and Indy appeared to change their game plan to more of a fast-tempo offense. Granson's increase in production may be the start of a trend.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to one catch Thursday Granson secured one of three targets for 16 yards during the Colts' 12-9 overtime win over Denver on Thursday.

Impact Granson had a season-high four receptions for 62 yards last week against the Titans, but his one catch during Thursday's matchup marked his lowest total of the season. While the Colts had trouble generating much offensive production as a whole against Denver, Granson has been inconsistent over the first five games of the year.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylen Granson slips tackle on 16-yard juke and run pickup Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson catches a pass and runs for a gain of 16 yards.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • NFL.COM