Pass-heavy approach proves costly in Colts' latest loss
Indianapolis coach Frank Reich insists he's a run-first guyNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.Y. HILTON
Colts miscues prove costly as Bucs rally for 38-31 win
Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich knew immediately what the problem was against Tampa BayNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores rare TD in loss Hilton brought in four of five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran speedster was able to notch his first touchdown since Week 17 of last season when he recorded a four-yard scoring grab late in the first half. Hilton's four receptions also equaled his season high in that category, but his sparse yardage totals significantly cap his fantasy value in any game during which he can't supplement them with a touchdown. Hilton does draw a fantasy-friendly matchup in Week 13 when the Colts pay a visit to the Texans.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31
Leonard Fournette capped a four-touchdown game with a 28-yard scoring run with 20 seconds left to give Tampa Bay a 38-31 come-from-behind victory at IndianapolisNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts join T.Y. Hilton in signature dance after first TD of '21 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver T.Y. Hilton on a fourth-down gamble before the end of t...
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM
HIGHLIGHT ' T.Y. Hilton Catches 4-Yard Touchdown Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton catches for a 4-yard Touchdown vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Clear for Sunday Hilton (toe) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Impact After logging a limited session Wednesday due to a toe issue, Hilton was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, setting himself up to play Week 12. He capped the week with a full practice and indeed will be out there Sunday. Despite logging between 39 and 63 percent of snaps in his four appearances this season, Hilton has a modest 9-127-0 line on 16 targets.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.Y. Hilton: Colts vs. Buccaneers, Week 12 Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Estimated as full practice participant Hilton (toe) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
Impact The wideout logged a limited session Wednesday, but Hilton's listed participation in Thursday's walkthrough paves the way for him to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Barring any setbacks, Hilton is in line to head into the weekend minus a Week 12 injury designation.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited session Wednesday Hilton (toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact It remains to be seen if Hilton's toe issue is a result of an injury he sustained during Week 11 action or is something that occurred during Wednesday's practice. Over his last three games, the veteran wideout -- who logged 28 of a possible 62 snaps in this past Sunday's win over the Bills -- has combined for a total of five catches on 12 targets for 47 yards.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two grabs in win Hilton brought in both targets for 26 yards in the Colts' 41-15 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Impact The veteran speedster did what he could with his scant opportunities, and he was far from alone as far as Colts pass catchers generating meager production. Carson Wentz threw for just 106 yards overall, so Hilton's modest numbers can be explained away fairly easily. However, the 32-year-old hasn't cleared 30 receiving yards in any of his last three contests, a matter he'll try to rectify against the Buccaneers in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.Y. Hilton: Colts at Bills, Week 11 Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Reich wants Indy to use lessons learned for playoff run
Indianapolis coach Frank Reich wasted no time looking ahead after Sunday’s victory over JacksonvilleNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One catch in return Hilton (concussion) secured one of five targets for five yards in the Colts' 23-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Hilton's inefficient showing was the latest disappointment in what's turned out to be a debacle of a season for the veteran thus far. After missing the first five games with a serious neck injury, Hilton was subsequently absent for two more due to a thigh injury and a concussion suffered in his return from that injury in Week 8. Having gotten through Sunday unscathed, Hilton will take on the task of trying to build up his numbers against a tough Bills defense in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.Y. Hilton: Colts vs. Jaguars, Week 10 Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts' T.Y. Hilton cleared concussion protocol Colts WR T.Y. Hilton cleared the concussion protocol.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Returning to action Sunday Hilton (concussion) has been cleared to suit up for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Impact Hilton has made just two appearances this season due to a variety of injuries, the most recent one a concussion suffered on Oct. 31. He sat out Week 9 as he worked his way through the concussion protocol, but after getting in a full practice Thursday he was able to speak to the media Friday. "I feel good," Hilton told Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis. Merely holding a press conference implied Hilton met with an independent neurologist and had the OK to return, but Reich confirmed as much afterward. Hilton will join Michael Pittman and Zach Pascal as the top wide receivers for Carson Wentz (illness), assuming he's available, this weekend.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as full practice participant Hilton (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Hilton, who was limited Wednesday, shed his non-contact jersey Thursday, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. With that, the wideout is trending toward gaining clearance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, an outcome that could be cemented by Friday afternoon, once the Colts' final Week 10 injury report is released.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.Y. Hilton returns to Colts practice amid concussion protocol T.Y. Hilton is in the latter stages of the NFL's concussion protocol, and the Colts have optimism that he and Braden Smith could be availabl...
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Colts Daily Notebook: Frank Reich Optimistic On Braden Smith, T.Y. Hilton; T.J. Carrie Returns To Practice Smith suffered an elbow injury in Week 9 against the Jets, while Hilton suffered a concussion in Week 8 against the Titans.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Logs limited practice Hilton (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact Per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis, Hilton's return to practice is an important step in his path toward clearing the NFL's concussion protocol and suggests that the wideout has a shot to return to action for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Between a previous neck injury and the concussion that sidelined him in Week 9, Hilton has been limited to two regular-season games this season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to practice Hilton (concussion) is slated to practice Wednesday, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The report indicates that the wideout is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, which suggests that he'll be officially listed as a limited participant. Hilton's looming return to practice does, however, bode well for his chances of gaining to clearance to play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oldie but goodie Patterson an offensive breakout star in '21
There are several offensive breakout stars in the NFL this season, from Joe Burrow making a big comeback to Colts teammates Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. racking up the n...NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braden Smith (elbow), T.Y. Hilton (concussion), Xavier Rhodes (calf) day-to-day for Colts A 10-day break between games gives the Colts optimism that they can get Braden Smith, T.Y. Hilton and Xavier Rhodes on the practice field.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Taylor, ground game help Colts find easy path past Jets
Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor rushed for 172 yards and two scores as Indianapolis beat the New York Jets 45-30NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
